Down Syndrome: Successful Parenting of Children With Down Syndrome [Paperback]

John F. Unruh (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Fern Ridge Pr (April 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0961533242
• ISBN-13: 978-0961533243
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,592,106 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An incisive, well written and extremely upbeat book., August 23, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Down Syndrome: Successful Parenting of Children With Down Syndrome (Paperback)

This book is a "must read" for parents of Down Syndrome children. Having close friends who had a sister with Down Syndrome, I saw the difficulties and the joy of parenting these children. However, I really knew little about it until I read this book. Dr Unruh not only gives a clear description of the causes or biological reasons for this problem in clear laymans terms, but more importantly, he gives a positive uplifting view of how parents can, and, do deal with this problem. Clearly, this is a book written by someone who has a great love for these children and instills a great hope and sense of purpose to parents as well. It is wonderfully done. A very good read. Kudos to Dr Unruh!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A book that is very harmful to parents of Down children., September 27, 1996

By A Customer

This review is from: Down Syndrome: Successful Parenting of Children With Down Syndrome (Paperback)

If you are the father or mother of a child with Down Syndrome, stay away from this book. The title is misleading, it has nothing to do with "successful parenting of children with Down syndrome". It is just a technical book that fits in the "doom and gloom category". It is very discouraging for any parent to read a text so overly pessimistic. The living conditions of Down children are improving everywhere. Unfortunately, author John Unruh (Ph.D.) doesn't like good news.

5.0 out of 5 stars The best I have read. Positive and full of good ideas., October 20, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Down Syndrome: Successful Parenting of Children With Down Syndrome (Paperback)

As a parent, this book has filled me with objective optomism. It is the only book I have found that has given me a clear understanding of the problem as well as some refreshing ideas as to what parents can do to help. I congradulate Dr. Unruh for his straight talk and for sharing his vast experience with those of us who need good advice.