A PARENT AND TEACHER'S GUIDE TO THE SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD (Paperback)

~ M.O.T. O.T.R., M. Darrell Parker (Author)

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Introduction: A Parent And Teacher's Guide To The Special Needs Child will provide parents and teachers with information regarding their child's development and disability, as well as offer practical solutions to common problems faced by special needs children and those who care for them. Information contained in this guide will help parents avoid common pit-falls and provide them with knowledge of available support systems and services. This information will help parents become the strongest possible advocates for their child. This guide will also offer parents and teachers hope and inspiration in what can often be a challenging and difficult process of teaching and raising children. Disabilities vary widely in terms of causes, types, and severity. One thing that all special needs kids have in common is that they each have qualities that set them apart from what most people consider "typical" kids. Unfortunately, there continues to be a lot of misunderstanding and prejudice regarding special needs children. However, as we educate ourselves and others, many of the fears and myths about these children will fade away. In the following short chapters, we will explore normal development and its implications for special needs children, functional deficits, behavior problems and solutions, various diagnoses, available resources, and practical solutions to everyday functional problems faced by special needs children. As we seek to bless our children, we will find our own lives blessed beyond measure.

Product Details

• Paperback: 132 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (December 13, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1420868225
• ISBN-13: 978-1420868227
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,889,773 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource!, June 1, 2006

By	Tara E. Evans "taraevn" (Houston, Texas USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I found this book to be an excellent resource for caregivers of children with special needs. It is well organized, easy to read, and to the point. The photos/illustrations are great and supplement the text perfectly and appropriately. As an occupational therapist, I would also recommend this book to other therapists in pediatrics as a tool for educating and guiding parents in the care of their special needs kids.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource for parents & teachers, May 22, 2006

By	Billingsworth "Lisa" (Texas) - See all my reviews

This is a comprehensive book that every parent/teacher of a child with any disability should read! It's a resource that you can refer to over and over! Well worth the money!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource!!!, March 8, 2006

By	K. Hargrave - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

There are limited resources avaliable that fill the need for information on children with special needs. This book covers so many different topics that every parent and/or teacher can relate to. There are visual images that help to supplement the text which I found to be extremely helpful. It is obvious that the author has a lot of experience with this population. He gives many examples of solutions to common problems that I was completely oblivious to. Overall, the book was detailed without being excessively lengthy. It was an easy read and an excellent resource for anyone working with children with special needs. I would highly recommend it!!!