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Breakthrough Parenting for Children with Special Needs

Price: $15.95

SKU: BK2993

Author: Judy Winter

Publishing Date: 2006

Description:

Breakthrough Parenting for Children with Special Needs challenges families and professionals to help children with special needs to reach their full potential by using a proven motivational, how-to approach. This groundbreaking and inspiring book provides detailed information on how to let go of the "perfect-baby" dream, face and resolve grief, avoid the no-false-hope syndrome, access early intervention services, and avoid the use of limiting and outdated labels. Also included are specific guidelines for working with professionals, understanding the law and inclusion, planning for the future, and insightful interviews with Dana Reeve of the Christopher Reeve Foundation, Tim Shriver of Special Olympics, and Diane Bubel of the Bubel/Aiken Foundation.

288 pages

Reviews:

"The essential companion for parents and professionals who care for individuals with special needs."

- From the Foreword by Gail Williamson, executive director, Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles

"Judy Winter's book is a wonderful story filled not only with practical insights but also with inspirational ideas for how parents can imagine a future filled with high hopes for every child."

- Timothy P. Shriver, Ph.D., chairman of the board, Special Olympics

"This wonderful book is a tribute to the power of faith, optimism, and possibility thinking. Breakthrough Parenting for Children with Special Needs will provide hope and inspiration to all families challenged by special needs."

- Dr. Robert H. Schuller, founding pastor, Crystal Cathedral Ministries/Hour of Power, and author, Don't Throw Away Tomorrow

"It's about ability, not disability! I believe Ms. Winter will influence many parents and give them a positive outlook in raising their children."

- Chris Burke, actor, aka Corky from Life Goes On

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