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resolve grief, avoid the no-false-hope syndrome, access early intervention services, and avoid the use of limiting and outdated labels.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.
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Judy Winter is an award wining journalist on special needs parenting issues, and recipient of the 2002 Exceptional Parent Award. Ms Winter has had extensive experience on TV, radio, in print media, and maintains a rigorous schedule of speaking, workshops, conferences, and ongoing public appearances on the subject. Her work, in articles either about or by her, has appeared in People, Child, Writer's Digest, the Toys 'R' Us newsletter, and she has worked for PBS in Michigan for eight years. Her first son Eric had cerebral palsy and died at 12. She and her husband have one daughter, Jenna, and live in Michigan.
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"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
Zusammenfassung
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.
Inhalt
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Raising the Bar of Expectations for Children with
Special Needs
PART ONE: WELCOME TO BREAKTHROUGH PARENTING FOR CHILDREN WITH
SPECIAL NEEDS
1. The Perfect-Baby Dream
2. First You Cry
3. No Labels, Yes Hope
PART TWO: GUIDELINES FOR THE PRESCHOOL THROUGH COLLEGE
YEARS
4. The Pre-K and Elementary Years
5. Middle School, Junior High, and High School
6. Advocating for Techniques and Programs That Work
PART THREE: FOCUSING ON THE FAMILY
7. Embracing a New Definition of Family and Planning for the
Future
8. Preserving Your Marriage, Caring for Yourself, and Surviving
the Death of a Child
9. Meeting the Needs of Siblings
PART FOUR: HONORING SPECIAL NEEDS EXCELLENCE
10. Honoring Special Needs Excellence
About the Author.