Different Kind of Perfect Writings by Parents on Raising a Child With Special Needs

Every parent dreams of having a happy, healthy child. What happens when these dreams are shattered by a physical or cognitive disability? A Different Kind of Perfect offers comfort, consolation, and wisdom from parents who have been thereand are finding their way through. The writings collected here are grouped into chapters reflecting the progressive stages of many parents' emotional journeys, starting with grief, denial, and anger and moving towards acceptance, empowerment, laughter, and even joy. Each chapter opens with an introduction by Neil Nicoll, a child and family psychologist who specializes in development disorders.Thomas, Bernadette is the author of 'Different Kind of Perfect Writings by Parents on Raising a Child With Special Needs', published 2006 under ISBN 9781590303078 and ISBN 1590303075.