Parenting your complex child : become a powerful advocate for the autistic, Down syndrome, PDD, bipolar, or other special-needs child /
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
AMACOM,
©2006.
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| Online Access: | http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=148972 |
Table of Contents:
- The complex child
- Billy Ray's story
- Not yet the best of times
- Feeling misunderstood
- Working with doctors
- Encountering the "dumb-parent treatment"
- Changing course
- Turning point
- The best teacher
- your child
- Two essential words : communicate and adapt
- Creating a life that works for your child and your family
- Service dogs
- Document everything
- Getting the professionals to listen
- Creating a community for your child
- Hiring, training, and supervising caregivers
- Mapping the journey.