Special Needs Parenting

A late bloomer’s coming-of-age memoir asks how does one accept and free themselves from visible and invisible disabilities and still retain their sense of connection and humor? Nothing Special is a disarmingly candid tale of two sisters growing up in the 1970s in rural Connecticut. Older sister Chris, who has Down syndrome, is an extrovert, while the author, her younger, typically developing sister, shoulders the burdens and grief of her parents.

When a child faces a physical health crisis, friends and family rally around to provide support. But when a child is diagnosed with mental illness, their families often find themselves struggling alone. Having raised a mentally ill daughter, author Andrea Berryman Childreth has first-hand experience with the shame and stigma these families face, hiding behind a mask of normalcy while feeling completely helpless and out of control at home. On the Edge provides a realistic and practical guide to parenting a child with mental illness.

There's nothing wrong with your child! Stop worrying! No matter how often your friends and family may say this, if you know that your child is developing differently from their peers, it's time to stand up for your conundrum child. When you have a child with additional needs, what's important is not that they get top marks or play rugby for the first team: it's that they are able to get changed quickly enough after PE or have a friend round on a stress-free playdate. Use the CAN approach to help your child Connect, Achieve and Navigate their way to independence.

February 29th is a date that comes into existence just once every four years. It is also the birthday of Thais - author Anne-Dauphine Julliand's darling daughter - who died of a genetic disease. Thais lived just shy of her fourth birthday. She had a short life but good one. As this special day is about to reappear on her calendar for the first time since her daughter passed away, Anne-Dauphine struggles with how to mark this momentous occasion. She wants to live fully on this special day: Thais would have been eight years old.

"Mrs. Walden, your son has autism. He most likely will never speak or communicate normally. I suggest that you and your husband seek counseling and learn how to deal with this disorder." When Gina heard this, she thought to herself: No doctor is going to dictate my son's future. Only God will do that.Over the next few years, Gina and her husband, Brian, challenged convenional diagnosis to stand in faith for their precious son Ethan. From lawsuits with school boards through intensive early intervention, with tears and immense frustration, Brian and Gina Walden remained steadfast in their faith....

Is your child anxious daily? Does your child’s anxiety leave them feeling isolated or even depressed? As a parent, witnessing our children overcome the hurdles our lives present us with is already a challenge. Having a child or teen with a possible anxiety disorder can be even more challenging, and that is where is audiobook can help.

Kreuzworträtsel, Wimmelbilder, Origami, Mandalas und vieles mehr - 90 praktische Übungen, um Ihr Kind mit Spaß optimal zu fördern, Konzentrationsprobleme zu lösen und den Lernerfolg zu maximieren. Haben Sie auch eines dieser wundervollen Kinder, die vor Energie fast platzen? Die von morgens bis abends vor Begeisterung sprühen und einem Wirbelwind gleichen? Oder sich stundenlang in Tagträumen verlieren können? Ein Quell der Freude, wenn da nicht in der Schule immer wieder die mangelnde Konzentrationsfähigkeit bemängelt würde.

Our children are a gift from God, but this gift also comes with an awesome responsibility. As parents, we are tasked with raising children who know how to love God, live righteously, and be productive members of society. This is no small task, and the work begins the moment a child enters into this world.

Aunque el proceso tardará más de un año en completarse, este libro te guiará a través de los momentos más difíciles. Cada capítulo brinda listas detalladas y lecciones que te ayudarán. Aunque nunca afirmaré que las lecciones serán fáciles o rápidas, valdrán la pena.

As a special educator, college lecturer, and mother of six, Avigail Gimpel M.S. has treated hyperactivity in students and her own children for over 25 years. Now she’s here to explain the nitty-gritty behind the diagnosis so parents can be empowered through knowledge.

Zeigt Ihr Kind besondere Empfindlichkeit gegenüber Geräuschen, Gerüchen oder Gefühlen? Haben Sie den Verdacht, es könnte sensibler sein als seine Altersgenossen, oder wurde eine solche Hochsensibilität bereits festgestellt? Und jetzt fragen Sie sich, wie Sie ihm das Leben in einer Welt voller Reize so gestalten können, dass es seine Besonderheit möglichst positiv und gesund entfalten kann? Dann ist dieser Ratgeber ein einfühlsamer Wegweiser zu dem außergewöhnlichen Geist Ihres Kindes.

Das Grundlagenwerk zur gewaltfreien Kommunikation: In wenigen Schritten zu mehr Respekt und weniger Konflikten. Eltern wollen immer nur das Beste für ihr Kind: Doch nicht immer läuft der Erziehungsprozess konfliktfrei ab. Kinder hören einfach in bestimmten Phasen nicht auf ihre Eltern, egal wie sehr sie es versuchen. "Zu beachten ist hier, dass Kinder ganz individuell erzogen werden müssen - alte Erziehungsregeln können deswegen nicht eins zu eins angewendet werden", weiß Pädagogin und Autorin Katharina Herz.

Hai l'impressione che tuo figlio abbia più difficoltà a concentrarsi rispetto ai suoi coetanei e che perda la concentrazione più rapidamente? È irrequieto, assente, disturba i suoi compagni di classe o di gruppo? Sei preoccupata che tuo figlio possa essere svantaggiato nella vita e vorresti capire cosa stia realmente accadendo in lui ed essere in grado di aiutarlo in modo concreto? Allora questo libro è stato scritto apposta per te.

Transform your parenting with "Parenting Kids with ADHD": A guide to mindful, effective strategies for raising a child with ADHD. Discover how to maintain your identity while enriching your child's life with essential skills.

Wie Sie Ihr Kind bei Konzentrationsproblemen endlich richtig verstehen und optimal fördern können! Inkl. Fachbegriffslexikon und zahlreichen Praxisbeispielen & Übungen. Haben Sie den Eindruck, Ihrem Kind fällt es im Vergleich zu Altersgenossen schwerer, sich auf eine Sache zu konzentrieren und es verliert schneller den Fokus? Ist es zappelig, abwesend oder stört seine Mitschüler oder Gruppengenossen? Sorgen Sie sich, dass Ihrem Kind dadurch in seinem Leben Nachteile entstehen und möchten Sie begreifen, was wirklich in ihm vorgeht und ihm konkret helfen können?

SPD, also known as sensory processing disorder, tends to show itself within children at an early age. However, it is not always easy to understand what is wrong with the child without the proper tools, techniques, or methods. Within this audiobook, SPD will be looked at, explained, and the right activities will be given in order for parents to gain the proper understanding needed to help their child move effortlessly through childhood and into adulthood.

The 9-L model illustrated in Blended Families--Special Children explores the dynamics of stepfamilies caring for children with special needs and disabilities and presents the information in digestible nuggets ready for consumption by quintessential blended families juggling the demands of parenthood with caring for children with special needs.

Hochsensible Kinder: richtig verstehen und typgerecht erziehen. Der große Erziehungsratgeber für Eltern bei Hochsensibilität in Grundschule & Pubertät. "Hochsensibilität ist das meist unterschätzte Problem der heutigen Zeit" - Katharina Herz, Pädagogin und Autorin. Betroffene Kinder können sich schlecht konzentrieren, lassen sich schnell ablenken und reagieren teilweise gefühlsstark. Sie erhalten schnell die Diagnose ADS/ADHS oder werden als „Sensibelchen“ ein Opfer von Mobbing.

Moving house is never easy. But for one English family, making the change from suburban London to rural Wales unearthed more than they’d bargained for. A Life Lived Behind Glass is a true account of a journey into the world of autism, its diagnosis, the discovery of a history of family members on the spectrum, and acceptance and understanding of the condition. Marcie writes about her own struggle with autism, her childhood experiences, and the process of adult diagnosis. She describes the joy of home education and supporting her family’s unique needs.

Why are we pushing our kids to be good at a particular subject? Why are grades the measure of intelligence? Are we really raising successful children in this manner? Howard Gardner first started the theory on multiple intelligence. Gardner was also dissatisfied with the rigid way society conceives intelligence, as seen in IQ tests. He wanted to expand our understanding of what intelligence is and how each child possesses a particular gift. This udioabook will help you understand his theory and how it can be developed in your own child.