Different Dads
Subtitle: Father's Stories of Parenting Disabled Children
Contributors: Jill Harrison (Editor); Matthew Henderson (Editor); Rob Leonard (Editor)
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published: March 15, 2007
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 173
ISBN-13: 9781843104544
Subjects: Child care & upbringing; Coping with disability; Family & Relationships; Family / Parenting / Childbirth; Child Care/Parenting; Children with Special Needs; Parenting - Fatherhood; Parenting - General; Case studies; Children with disabilities; Family relationships; Father and child; Parents of children with disabilities
Description: Fathers of disabled children can feel overlooked when the focus of much parenting support is aimed at mothers. Different Dads is a collection of inspiring personal testimonies written by fathers of children with a disability who reflect on their own experiences and offer advice to other fathers and families on the challenges of raising a child with a disability. The fathers featured represent a broad spectrum of experience. Their contributions reflect a wide range of cultures; some are single fathers, others are married adoptive fathers. Issues explored include the reactions of family, friends and colleagues, how to deal with the organisations and professionals that support families with a disabled child, and the difficulty of being open about feelings in a culture that doesn't always expect men to have a sensitive or nurturing role.