In revealing what is most important and most difficult for them, these mothers affirm the experience of other parents like themselves. This book is an excellent first resource for parents. It is very readable and easy to understand. You can read only the areas you are concerned about or cover to cover. In attempting to be a parent's guide, they include quotes from parents of children with MR through each section.
Chapters cover diagnosis, the evaluation process, daily living, legal rights and advocacy.
After reading this book, I found that I was more informed and better able to ask the right questions. It also helped me to understand what I was feeling about the diagnosis. There is even a description of types of MR and causes, etc.