Special Kind of Parenting: Meeting the Needs of Handicapped Children
by Julia Darnell Good, Joyce Good Reis, Joyce Henderson
Category: Family & Relationships

A mother of a boy with Osteogenesis Imperfecta steers mothers through the roller coaster ride of raising a child with special needs, all the while deeply considering the meaning of the term "handicapped." Good and Reis help parents discover their child as an individual, guides them through the initial diagnosis and grieving process and discusses the effects on family life. Offers references and resources for services useful for both the family's and children's needs.