Grandparenting a child with special needs
By: Charlotte E. Thompson.
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley
Published: 2009
Place of publication: London; Philadelphia
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781843109068
Subjects: Grandparents of children with disabilities -- United States; Grandparenting -- United States; Grandparent and child -- United States; Children with disabilities -- Care -- United States
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Coping with the diagnosis; title: Providing help and support to parents; title: Helping siblings cope; title: Multiple birth grandchildren; title: Parents' separation and remarriage; title: Grandparents in charge; title: Helping grandchildren with dressing and hygiene; title: Helping boost your grandchild's self-esteem; title: Handling social occasions; title: Time out for grandparents; title: Finding the best medical care; title: Special medical problems and treatments; title: Researching resources for specialized services; title: Special education; title: Having fun with a grandchild; title: Traveling with your grandchild; title: Helping a teen transition to adulthood; title: Legal and financial resources; title: Handling a progressive disorder; title: Advice from parents and grandparents; title: Planning for the future; title: Questions and answers.