People who get things done are squeaky wheels. This is especially true of parents of children with special needs. The reason squeakiness turns into results is because you are holding others accountable.
If it becomes apparent that you are going to call me every Friday asking for an update on your son's progress, I am much more likely to diligently track the data during your son's therapy session. If the inquiries into progress only happen at an annual IEP meeting, you will only get a summary of what has happened over a long time period and data tracking will not be at the top of my priority list.
If you are concerned enough about your child's progress to regularly check in with teachers, therapists, and administrators, good things will happen for your child.
On the flip side, therapists, teachers, administrators, doctors, etc, who make it their mission (diligently squeak) to interact with parents can often persuade unmotivated parents into action on their child's behalf.
Bottom Line: If you want your child to be a top priority in the very busy schedules of others, you have got to become loud, and predictable in your squeaking.
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