Lessons from My Child - Parents' Experiences of Life with a Disabled Child (Large print, Paperback, Large type / large print edition)

Every expectant parent dreams of having a healthy, perfect baby. But for some, those expectations are shattered forever with the arrival of a disabled child. Long-cherished hopes must now be set aside as these parents begin to deal with a new, unwelcome reality and take the first tentative steps on a long and challenging life journey. 'Lessons from my Child' is a collection of stories gathered from parents of special-needs children from around the world. In their own words, these parents speak openly and honestly about raising a child with intellectual or physical disabilities the sleepless nights, the long periods of sadness, the tiny triumphs and the ongoing battle to ensure that their child assumes his or her rightful place in the world. The stories are grouped into chapters that reflect the main stages of many parents journeys as they move from grief, denial and anger to a point where they can accept their situation, and perhaps see their child's disability as embodying a profound life lesson. Each chapter begins with an expert psychological commentary on what parents may be experiencing at that stage. These accounts from parents allow rare insights into the challenges of their world and reveal the extraordinary rollercoaster of emotions many face daily. What emerges is a testament to human determination and a powerful reaffirmation of the strength of love.

General

Imprint:	Readhowyouwant
Country of origin:	Canada
Release date:	October 2013
First published:	October 2013
Authors:	Cindy Dowling, Neil Nicoll and Bernadette Thomas
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	324
Edition:	Large type / large print edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-4596-7006-8
Categories:	Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Advice on parenting > Child care & upbringing > General
LSN:	1-4596-7006-X
Barcode:	9781459670068

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