parents of children with disabilities

The author of the popular blog Enjoying the Small Things interweaves lyrical prose and stunning four-color photography as she recounts the story of the first year of her daughter Nella--who has Down syndrome--and celebrates the beauty found in the unexpected, the strength of a mother's love, and, ultimately, the amazing power of perspective.

A collection of personal testimonies from parents across the country who share their experiences raising special needs children and how they have coped with the various challenges of such disorders as ADD and ADHD, Asperger's syndrome and autism, and physical disabilities.

Explains a range of learning disorders, including ADHD, dyslexia, and Asperger's syndrome, and examines ways of identifying problems early and taking appropriate remedial action at home, at school, and in the community.

Teaches parents how to deal with their emotions on learning that their child is deaf or hard of hearing, and offers guidance on communication in the family and effective behavior management.

"The author of the blog "Enjoying the Small Things" interweaves lyrical prose and four-color photography as she recounts the story of the first year of her daughter Nella--who has Down syndrome--and celebrates the beauty found in the unexpected, the strength of a mother's love, and the power of perspective"--Provided by publisher.

Through prose and poetry, Nia Wyn recounts her struggles to find help for her son, who was diagnosed with severe cerebral palsy shortly after birth, and shares the triumphs she felt at every small breakthrough and triumph.

The author describes the sometimes incredible details of her second pregnancy, telling how she and her husband, both driven Harvard academics, came to the decision to have their son after the fetus was diagnosed with Down syndrome, and sharing the extraordinary events that helped them know they had made the right decision.

Argues that modern parents have gradually adopted attitudes and practices that result in joyless, selfish, and sometimes dangerously alienated children, and tells parents what they need to do to reverse the trend.