On Becoming a Special Parent: A Mini Support Group in a Book
This uplifting and practical handbook for parents of children with extra needs is written in hints and easy-to-read suggestions. On Becoming guides parents through the everyday struggles and frustrations of living with the special child. Included is advice for the non-parent, to help them recognize and be sensitive to what the families are experiencing.
The author, Marcia R. Turner (previously published under the name Routburg), struggled through the medical maze while raising her daughter, who was born with severe brain damage. Wanting to help others avoid the maze, she compiled On Becoming, culling expert advice from various organizations for the disabled, physicians, therapists, and other parents.
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On Becoming a Special Parent: A Mini Support Group in a Book
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Esther Arrives
Chapter 2: A Most Important Person
Chapter 3: Your Child
Chapter 4: Doctors and Therapists
Chapter 5: Etiquette for the Non-parent
Chapter 6: Special Education Needs
Chapter 7: Professional Jargon
Chapter 8: Disability Specific Organizations
Chapter 9: Government Organizations
Chapter 10: Early Intervention by State
About the author
Marcia R. Turner’s beautiful daughter Esther Tehela, was born with severe brain damage. The only advice she received was to take her home and love her. While that was very nice, it didn’t suffice for the lack of practical advice that she needed to raise Esther and her two other children.
After starting a support group in her community, meeting hundreds of parents of special needs children, and professionals who treat them, Ms. Turner researched and compiled On Becoming a Special Parent – a Mini-Support Group in a Book to help the thousands of parents who find themselves in a similar situation. On Becoming was also intended for the various professionals who service children with special needs, to help them better understand what the family is enduring.
Ms. Turner is the founder of the Chicago-based organization Keshet, a provider of many services for children with special needs. She has been a guest lecturer for community groups, and has been interviewed on radio and television.
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