For your presentation, it would probably be more manageable to break the presentation into sections on each topic. You will also need presentation notes (what would the speaker say and what resources are needed to replicate the in-service with their parent population. These can be a separate document like the one attached or they can be written as presenter notes on the actual slides. Icebreakers, activities, and videos should be included as slides to illustrate your points and gain audience participation. All slides do not need to contain topic based information.
You should be considering in your presentation:
THE WHAT- Roles of parents 20-30 slides (topics to cover from your paper)
Advocating for their children’s rights and access to appropriate support services and education. The parents will also work closely with the relevant professionals to help ensure the learner’s needs are met and issues addressed. How do they effectively do this?
Learning about a child’s specific needs, diagnosis, and other recommended therapies can help them mitigate the gaps they experience within their needs. Parents should stay informed about the latest resources and research related to children with special needs. Where can they find the information?
Parents should provide emotional support and encouragement to the child and foster an inclusive and positive environment at home. What are effective ways to provide the support?
The parent must also coordinate with therapists, doctors, and educators to create a comprehensive support network for the child and improve their learning abilities. The professionals will organize and handle therapy sessions and improve educational activities to which the learner will be exposed. Where can these paraprofessionals be found?
The final role of the parent in the PowerPoint presentation will be to navigate the complex systems of social services, healthcare, and education to ensure the child receives the type of care they need. What specifically should they understand about social services, healthcare and educational structures to navigate this?
THE WHY- Needs of parents 20-30 slides (topics to cover from your paper)
A parent would need access to accurate information about their child’s condition, pertinent needs, and resources to mitigate their inherent needs. What resources are easily available for parents to learn more about specific conditions?
The parent will also need a stable emotional support system from friends, family, and support groups that will help them establish a solid support base. How do they find such a network? Are there Key Support Workers that are able to help families?
The parent also needs respite, which is adequate time for self-care to prevent burnout. Care for a child with special needs can be draining and may sometimes overwhelm one person, and a parent should sometimes take some time off from their everyday routine. What are the best ways to practice self-care for parents? Suggestions? Supports? Programs available?
Providing relevant resources and materials for children with special needs may be expensive, thus weighing down on some parents, primarily low-income and single parents. Parents may need financial resources to cover the extra costs related to therapies, medical care, and specialized equipment that the child may need. What other funding streams are available to help parents? Canucks Autism Network? Shriners? Rotary Clubs?
A parent may also need training and exposure on how to handle and manage their child through the difficulties related to their special needs so that they know how to address them and create a harmonizing environment for them to thrive. Where can parents access that training and which are the most beneficial?
THE HOW- Tips for parents 10-20 slides (topics to cover from your paper)
Taking care of one’s own physical and mental health to be better able to support their child. What are some wellness strategies that work? Research based?
Parents should also be ready to advocate for their children’s nееds and rights within the healthcare and educational systems. What are some tips for working with each entity.
A parent can also connect with other parents facing similar challenges for advice and emotional support. What support groups are available?
It is also important for a parent to celebrate both small and large achievements, fostering a positive environment for their child and motivating them to push themselves further. How can you help parents focus on the small gains?
You will be providing the information on where, how, or why each item is important.