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Show up and Bring Coffee! How to Support Your Friends With Disabled Children with Megan Amrich
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In this episode, Amy Brown interviews Megan Amrich, author of the book 'Show Up and Bring Coffee: How to Support Your Friends with Disabled Children.' They discuss practical ways to support parents of children with disabilities, including being knowledgeable but not a know-it-all, being an extra set of hands, and making events and celebrations accessible. Megan emphasizes the importance of asking your friends what they need and being open to learning about their child's diagnosis. She also encourages friends to share their big news with sensitivity and understanding.
- Be knowledgeable, but not a know-it-all, about your friend's child's disability
- Offer to be an extra set of hands and help with specific tasks, such as feeding tubes
- Make events and celebrations accessible by asking your friends what they need and providing accommodations
- Share your big news with sensitivity and understanding, recognizing that your friend may be processing their grief
Introduction and Welcome
02:51 The Importance of Practical Support
06:15 Trusting Your Friend's Knowledge
10:35 Being an Extra Set of Hands
17:19 Finding the One Thing That Would Benefit Your Friend
20:41 Small Acts of Help Can Make a Big Difference
25:18 Making Events and Celebrations Accessible
36:14 Sharing Big News with Sensitivity
41:33 Conclusion and Where to Find Megan
Megan’s Website
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