You are the expert on your child.
Physicians, nurse practitioners, teachers and other professionals are an important and useful resource to help you determine the best path to healing, but parents and children need to be empowered to advocate for their own perspective, needs and priorities. Also, your needs and priorities may change – and that is okay.
Trust your gut, and work to collaborate with health and education professionals who may need some help understanding the nuances of your child’s illness or disability, and the specific needs of your family.