Special Needs Family

This audiobook looks at what it feels like to be an autistic parent, offering valuable insights, knowledge and wisdom on parenting autistic and non-autistic children. Three mothers reflect on their experiences of growing up as undiagnosed autistics, venturing into and embracing motherhood, and connecting with their children in a unique and powerful way. Full of wit and warm advice, this audiobook empowers autistic parents and reassures them that autism is a strength in raising their children with love, knowledge and experience.

Johnny is 19. He likes music, art and going to the beach. He is also autistic - in his case that means he will probably never get a job, never have a girlfriend, never leave home. And over the last 19 years this is what his father, TV producer and comedy writer Henry Normal and his wife Angela have been trying to come to terms with. This is a book for anyone whose life has been touched by autism - it's about the hope, the despair, and the messy, honest sometimes comical day-to-day world of autism, as well as a wonderful, warm book about the unconditional, unconventional love between a father, a mother and a son.

**The Adoption Journey A Comprehensive Guide to Special Needs Adoption** Embark on a transformative adventure with "The Adoption Journey," your essential roadmap to understanding and embracing the world of special needs adoption. This comprehensive guide is designed to support and inspire prospective parents through every milestone of the adoption process, from the initial decision to long-term planning for your child's future. Begin by delving into the intricacies of deciding to adopt special needs children and assessing your readiness. "The Adoption Journey" provides clarity on crucial ...

**Unlock the Doors to a Loving Home with "Understanding Adoption"** Are you considering the life-changing journey of foster care adoption? "Understanding Adoption" is your definitive guide to navigating this intricate, yet immensely rewarding process. This comprehensive eBook unfolds the complexities and joys of adopting from foster care, transforming what can often seem a daunting undertaking into an informed, step-by-step path to parenthood. **Begin Your Journey with Confidence** Start by demystifying the adoption process in the first chapter, "Introduction to Foster Care Adoption." Learn...

Navigate the world of ADHD parenting with confidence – discover how to turn challenges into opportunities for growth and connection! Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the unpredictable nature of parenting a child with ADHD? Parenting is such a challenging endeavor itself, but when your child has ADHD, it can feel like you're walking through a minefield. It's a lot for any parent to handle, and it's normal to feel overwhelmed and exhausted. After all, you're only human.

It can be hard to know how best to help your child if they have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This book is here to provide parents and caregivers an overview of ADHD, potential treatments, dietary considerations, and accommodations that can be made at home and school.

Rowena Batts has enough problems in her life without adopting a crazy cockatoo. She's just splattered two hundred grown-ups with jelly and custard, and her dad's getting married to her teacher. But Sticky the cockatoo turns out to be just the friend she needs.

Written by three experts in their fields - a pediatric neurologist, a psychiatrist, and a martial arts instructor - this breakthrough title provides a unique program for instilling the ability to focus in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder...The audiobook begins by explaining the basics of ADHD, including its common signs and what researchers have discovered about it. The remaining sections detail the components of the program, including its principles, its goals, and the practical ways in which these goals can be achieved.

ADHD - the most intriguing diagnosis out there, for any child or adult. Come take a journey with a family who has been engrained with ADHD. Witness the experiences they went through, how they have dealt with certain situations, and how they have embraced ADHD. They turned a perceived, negative stigma, into a positive experience for all. Sometimes, it is nice to know you are not the only one out there.

Do you want to help your child with a disability live a more happy and fulfilling life? Raising kids with disabilities is hard, but this audiobook makes it a lot easier. There are many different kinds of disabilities. There are physical and mental disabilities; some disabilities are more visible and disabling than others, but all require an extra amount of attention and action, which can be very overwhelming for parents of a kid with a disability. This audiobook was made to make raising a kid with a disability easier for parents.

A parent's day is full of tasks to be accomplished and chores to be done. Dealing with anger - from temper tantrums to irrational lash-outs - just adds one more thing to that lengthy list of stresses. The Busy Parent's Guide to Managing Anger provides a quick listen when you need quick answers.

Discover a heartfelt, practical, and empowering guide that transforms the chaos of life with autism into a journey of understanding, growth, and connection. In From Meltdowns to Miracles, a mother shares her deeply personal experiences, offering wisdom and encouragement to families navigating the challenges and triumphs of raising a child on the autism spectrum. This book goes beyond the diagnosis, diving into the everyday realities of sensory overloads, emotional outbursts, and navigating social expectations.

I know how it feels when others blame your children for their unstable emotions—children with BPD and ADHD show strong behavioral and cognitive dysregulations. Many findings of the critical characteristic now make up borderline personality disorder, which includes the varying intensity of emotions, impulsive behavior, identity, and relationship problems. I also respect the fact that raising an ADHD child can be very stressful. So you will find fantastic strategies in the latter part of the audiobook that can help you prevent the symptoms of burnout and depression.

Everything in Bea's world has changed. She's starting seventh grade newly friendless and facing big changes at home, where she is about to go from only child to big sister. Feeling alone and adrift, and like her words don't deserve to be seen, Bea takes solace in writing haiku in invisible ink and hiding them in a secret spot.

A sacred journey through grief, healing, and rediscovering life after loss. For 25 years, John and Carla Miller dedicated their lives to loving and caring for their son, Peter Flint Miller—a special needs child who could not walk, talk, or eat without assistance, but whose life overflowed with joy, laughter, and purpose. Every four hours, around the clock, they fed him, changed him, bathed him, dressed him, and prayed over him. And then, one day, it all stopped. Room to Breathe, Room to Grieve is their honest, faith-filled story of what happens after the caregiving ends—after the ...

This book is about one mom's journey in raising a child with special needs. Her daughter Lydia has Down syndrome. This is the story of their life together. Kerry Lynn Patton shares the blessings, trials, and what their family has learned by having Lydia in their lives. This is not meant to be a “How To” book for raising a child with special needs, but rather a book to encourage moms, dads, family, and friends. This delightful book is written in whimsical and heartfelt “snippets" for the listener to enjoy a little at a time or easily in one sitting.

Sixth grade is coming to an end, and so is life as Macy McMillan knows it. Soon, her mother will upend their perfect little family, adding a stepfather and six-year-old twin stepsisters. She sends Macy next door to help 86-year-old Iris Gillan, who is getting ready to move into an assisted-living facility. Iris can't pack a single box on her own, and, worse, she doesn't know sign language. Soon, through notes and books and cookies, a bond grows between them, and this friendship, odd and unexpected, may be just what Macy needs to face the changes in her life.

Attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) affects nearly one in ten children. Yet, many parents do not recognize the symptoms in their child and continue to struggle with managing their child. Other parents have had their child diagnosed with ADHD but are unsure what they can do to help. If you are like this, there's a new book that can dramatically change your life.

Do you want to learn all of the treatment options available for your child? Would you like to learn proven techniques that can help kids with ADD succeed? Are you frustrated as a parent and need some help managing your child with ADD or ADHD? Kids With ADD, was designed as a resource for parents. It will teach you about the range of treatment options for kids with ADD, from medication, to diet and nutrition, behavior management strategies, and even brainwave entrainment.

Marriage, children, money, and everyday battles take their toll on any parent. This book navigates a clear path through the roller coaster of life. Get ready to laugh, cry, and be motivated by author Rick Daynes, the keeping-it-real father of five, three of whom have special needs. Although he speaks to dads of special kids, these life-changing solutions inspire all parents who want to empower their marriage and shape the brightest future for their family.