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Parent leaders were asked to discuss their experiences in being mentored and in mentoring others. mentoring is viewed as a special relationship that develops between two individuals, where the mentor recognizes a uniqueness or potential in the less experienced person and takes a special interest in the growth of that person. likewise, the proteagea admires or values the experience, knowledge, skill, or behavior of the mentor and wishes to emulate this. seven themes are identified relative to effective mentoring of parents of children with disabilities. mentors model desirable qualities or behaviors; they teach and share knowledge; they provide guidance or advice; they actively listen to thoughts and feelings; they provide support and encouragement; they promote proteageas to others; and mentors make a special commitment of time, energy, and interest in the proteagea's growth. specific mentoring activities are provided. barriers to mentoring are also identified.

A discussion of how self-esteem develops “normally,” how it suffers when learning disabilities are present, and what steps can be taken to improve it

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