A 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 there--and 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.

• | Author: Cindy Dowling
• | Publisher: Trumpeter
• | Publication Date: Sep 12, 2006
• | Number of Pages: 280 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 1590303075
• | ISBN-13: 9781590303078