No one ever expects to become the parent of a baby with a disability. Although some people do find out before birth, for most it still comes as a huge shock. In an instant they realize that all their hopes and dreams will have to change. Yet as they begin to recover they will also realize that life is not as bleak as they first thought. Reading some books about raising a developmentally disabled child will give them emotional support and practical advice.
There are a huge number of publications that deal with the subject of life with an intellectually challenged youngster. Each year new titles are added, some of which receive better reviews than others. Some of the best books are those written by parents of a child with a developmental problem. They are the ones who really know what it is like to be in this situation.
It is vital for parents in the first few weeks to understand that there is help available. It is perfectly natural to feel over whelmed and even depressed. Seeking out books that present an upbeat perspective is very important. This should be easy to do by checking the customer reviews and reading the abstract.
The tone of a book really depends upon the bias of the author. Some people have found that having a child with a life long disability very difficult. This is especially true for children who have significant health or behavioral challenges.
There are some very heart warming stories that will bring the reader to tears. Secret Girl by M. B. Jacobs is the story of a families reunion with a young daughter who had been placed in an institution. In common with most children of her generation, being diagnosed with an intellectual disability meant immediate institutionalization.
Bus Girl is a collection of twenty five poems by Gretchen Josephson a young woman with Down Syndrome. They are characterised by their bold and practical take on life, family and friends. They are both uplifting and beautifully written.
Editor J Marsh has put together an amazing collection of parent accounts in From the Heart: On Being the Mother of a Child with Special Needs. Nine mothers talk openly about their lives, feelings and children. They offer practical advice as well as emotional support. This is a must read book for new moms.
There are many great titles available that address the topic of siblings and their relationship with their disabled brother or sister. Donald Joseph Meyer has published several titles that have received great reviews. His Slam book has particularly good reader comments. Over 80 teenagers were asked questions about their thoughts and feelings about their sibling.
As their children grow a whole new set of concern often arises. Parents should continue to read and seek out as many of the latest publications as possible. Once their grown up son or daughter enters the world of work they will need a lot of help and advice.
There are a huge number of publications that deal with the subject of life with an intellectually challenged youngster. Each year new titles are added, some of which receive better reviews than others. Some of the best books are those written by parents of a child with a developmental problem. They are the ones who really know what it is like to be in this situation.
It is vital for parents in the first few weeks to understand that there is help available. It is perfectly natural to feel over whelmed and even depressed. Seeking out books that present an upbeat perspective is very important. This should be easy to do by checking the customer reviews and reading the abstract.
The tone of a book really depends upon the bias of the author. Some people have found that having a child with a life long disability very difficult. This is especially true for children who have significant health or behavioral challenges.
There are some very heart warming stories that will bring the reader to tears. Secret Girl by M. B. Jacobs is the story of a families reunion with a young daughter who had been placed in an institution. In common with most children of her generation, being diagnosed with an intellectual disability meant immediate institutionalization.
Bus Girl is a collection of twenty five poems by Gretchen Josephson a young woman with Down Syndrome. They are characterised by their bold and practical take on life, family and friends. They are both uplifting and beautifully written.
Editor J Marsh has put together an amazing collection of parent accounts in From the Heart: On Being the Mother of a Child with Special Needs. Nine mothers talk openly about their lives, feelings and children. They offer practical advice as well as emotional support. This is a must read book for new moms.
There are many great titles available that address the topic of siblings and their relationship with their disabled brother or sister. Donald Joseph Meyer has published several titles that have received great reviews. His Slam book has particularly good reader comments. Over 80 teenagers were asked questions about their thoughts and feelings about their sibling.
As their children grow a whole new set of concern often arises. Parents should continue to read and seek out as many of the latest publications as possible. Once their grown up son or daughter enters the world of work they will need a lot of help and advice.
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