Special Kids Need Special Parents: A Resource for Parents of Children with Special Needs

SPECIAL KIDS NEED SPECIAL PARENTS is a unique and wonderful resource. (I'm so thankful that the Orange County Register, in the LA area ran several excerpts of the book in their paper--that's how I learned about it.) What I love about SPECIAL KIDS NEED SPECIAL PARENTS, besides the fact that it gives practical, upbeat advice, is that it's not just one person's perspective or story. Many, many people (professionals and family members as well as others across the country) put in their "two-cents." And their "two cents" are great! Indepth, on-target insights, advice and even, wisdom. The book is inspirational, spiritual, practical and very well written. Both of my children have different special needs--one is on the austism spectrum and the other has had a slew of medical challenges. (She is mildly delayed and has learning disabilities.) Honestly, SPECIAL KIDS NEED SPECIAL PARENTS was a lifesaver. It helped us understand ourselves and our dynamics so we could cope better with the situations at hand. It is an engaging and easy read. The author put a summary at the back of each chapter, so you can get the highlights of the chapter in a snatch if you're too tired to read. Recently, I copied the summary page at the end of the advocacy chapter and took it to a school meeting so I could remember what to say. Believe it or not, using the tips and approaches this author provided, helped me get extra services for my daughter! What's more, there's a fabulous resource guide--about 40 pages--in the back of the book. If you have or even work with a child with special needs, this book is an absolute MUST. It is unique and answers so many questions for so many types of people. I want to thank the author for writing SPECIAL KIDS NEED SPECIAL PARENTS. You really gave us something wonderful.

SPECIAL KIDS NEED SPECIAL PARENTS is a wonderful resource. As the mother of a child who has a rare syndrome that causes deafness along with other disabilities, this book is not only chocked full of insights and tips from people all across the US, but also has an extensive resource guide in the back which helped me get some extra support. The book is easy-to-read and enabled me to deal with some complex issues I was having within my own family. It is exhaustively researched and full of compassion. I carry this book with me--the pages are dogeared and underlined. Thank you Ms. Lavin for your help!

Finding a book like Ms. Lavin's has made such a difference. It is filled with wonderful pieces of advice that make it seem somehow manageable to cope when at times it seems so hard. This book offers helpful and practical strategies on dealing with self esteem, grief, anger, choosing a therapist and many other issues that arise. The book is easy to read for parents and professionals both and is sure to be of value in any home.

This Book is a wonderful addition to any home, whether or not a child is born with special needs does not matter this book can help parents and children of all kinds. It makes you feel like you have your own support group right there with you as well as gives tips and hints to help you through your rough time. I think this is one of the best books ever written and give it a very enthusiastic 5 stars!