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Step 5 – Monitor to see the impact of the action

Global Developmental Delay > Module 1 – Accessing social support in your role as a parent > Step 5 – Monitor to see the impact of the action

Now that you have completed your action over the time you allowed, how successful were you? Look back at what you wrote in the last column to decide if you were successful:

Yes, A little, Not at all

To see if your access to social support has improved, please select the response that best describes your needs. Please answer all the questions.

1. Someone to talk to about things that worry you
2. Someone to help take care of your child
3. Someone to talk to when you have questions about raising your child
4. Someone who loans you money when you need it
5. Someone to encourage or keep you going when things seem hard
6. Someone who accepts your child regardless of how he or she acts
7. Someone to help with household chores
8. Someone to relax or joke with
9. Someone to do things with your child
10. Someone to provide you or your child transportation
11. Someone to hassle with agencies or individuals you can’t
12. Someone who tells you about services for your child or family

If you feel distressed thinking and reading about this topic, talk to your GP or health professional. You can also call Lifeline on 131 114.