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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Shambhala
Published: 09/12/2006
ISBN: 9781590303078
Pages: 280
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.04h x 6.08w x 0.75d

Review Citations: Library Journal 08/15/2006 pg. 108
Library Journal 08/01/2006 pg. 108