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About New Hampshire Family Voices
New Hampshire Family Voices is part of a network of families and friends of children and youth with special health care needs/disabilities around the nation.
In the early 1990’s, during the health care reform discussions of the Clinton administration, a group of families of children and youth with special health care needs realized that no one was speaking up for the unique concerns of their children. These families contacted other parents they knew around the nation. Families responded enthusiastically and there was an immediate ground swell of support to advocate for better health care for their children. Family Voices was born.
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129 Pleasant St., NH, 03301
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(603) 271-4525
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nhfamilyvoices@nhfv.org
Frequently Asked Questions
The simple answer is: whenever you’re ready. You are your child’s greatest advocate and protector. It’s okay if you don’t have all the answers, or aren’t able to perfectly explain everything. You can still educate those around you about your child’s autism when you have the energy to do so. Check out our complete guide for examples and tips.
Teach and practice calming strategies with your child. Helping your child learn how to manage their emotions and reactions is very important. Teach your child different ways they can calm down and relax, such as:
- Deep breathing, counting to 10, using sensory toys (like squishy balls or putty), going for a walk, listening to music
- Build "relaxation time" into their normal routines and schedules
- Practice these when your child is happy and calm so that later, when they’re highly stressed, they can access these skills
For more expert tips, check out our meltdowns guide.
Even if a provider offers parent training, it may look different from one provider to another. For example, an in-home provider might conduct a parent training session directly following a therapy session with your child to help explain what they’ve been working on with your child. At larger organizations, you might have a support group of families who are dealing with similar issues.