To be an effective advocate for your child you need to be knowledgeable. You can help educate yourself by: Using the resources here, at pleo.on.ca; Asking for professional help, starting with your family doctor. Always be mindful of your child’s right to privacy and the importance of their trust in you; Joining a peer support group and learning what other parents have done to advocate for their child. You will need to be persistent. Remember that you know your child and that you hold the baseline for what they are like when they are well.