Synopsis "Different: What Your Special Needs Child Wants You to Know (in English)"
Parenting a child with special needs can be lonely, frightening, and overwhelming. It can also be joyful, hilarious, and inspiring. Sally Ross Brown, a grandmother who has lived triumphantly with Cerebral Palsy, uses her unique perspective as a different kid, to offer hope, understanding, and encouragement to parents of special needs children.Encompassing both practical tips such as how to deal effectively with physicians and professionals, as well as managing challenging emotions such as envy, worry, and frustration, these concise readings provide just-in-time support for busy parents."Sally Ross Brown has reached into her personal experience growing up as a special needs kid, her knowledge of both disability and parenting, and into her heart to create a bright light of love and wisdom. Filled with wise advice, laughter and joy, Brown's succinct words and verbal gems are a pure gift to frightened parents facing the heart-wrenching opportunity of raising a special needs child, and an affirmation for all of us who have ever loved a child." Nancy Edwards, PhD, Psychologist Emeritus in Minnesota, Retired Special Education Teacher and Administrator
