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Mary was diagnosed as an adult with a severe learning disability. This diagnosis and the realization of what she had been coping with changed the direction of her life. A dedicated advocate for the learning disabled, Mary organized presentations for educators, championed funding and rule changes in the Illinois legislature, organized an art show for LD kids, and wrote this audiobook, describing her journey.

What makes you different is what makes you strong! Embracing Your Different Ability® is a heartfelt journey told through the voices of both a child and a parent navigating life with dyslexia. Author, speaker, and advocate Katey Fortun shares her story of growing up with a learning difference—facing obstacles, building resilience, and ultimately discovering empowerment. Alongside her, her mom, Lynn Fortun, offers the parent’s perspective, capturing both the struggles and triumphs of raising a child who learns differently.

How do you find your strength when the odds are stacked against you? In Short but Fierce, Triona Keane shares her deeply personal and inspiring journey of living with Turner Syndrome—a rare genetic condition that shaped her life but never defined her. This isn’t just a story about medical challenges or fertility struggles; it’s a heartfelt exploration of self-acceptance, resilience, and discovering your true purpose. With unflinching honesty and warm humour, Triona reflects on: The loneliness of growing up feeling different. The incredible obstacles she faced on her path to adulthood.

I strive to create an example of all that I can be so that others in my situation can see disability for what it is. Disability does not separate me from anyone. All people are disabled, and only some are temporarily enabled. Everyone will age. Everyone will need a little help. If people understand this, then all are equal. - Thomas. Thomas is a brilliant student, an advocate for people with special needs, and a loving son and brother. He has a rare form of muscular dystrophy that over a short time leaves him completely, physically helpless.

Dads Raising Children with Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide for 21st Century Dads is a father-to-father roadmap for navigating the journey with clarity and courage. You'll find practical guidance on advocacy, family life, emotional resilience, and long-term planning-written with empathy, honesty, and a steady belief in your child's potential. Each chapter covers an important topic, includes an original poem as well as excerpts from a handful of SFN Dad To Dad Podcast guests, and, on a more lighthearted note, a Dad Joke.

You are not a bad parent. You are parenting a different brain. If you have ever left a restaurant in tears…If homework turns into nightly battles…If you lie awake wondering what you are doing wrong…This book was written for you. ADHD Parenting Playbook is a science-backed, practical roadmap for parents raising children with ADHD. It moves beyond labels, blame, and outdated discipline models and gives you something far more powerful: understanding.

Harness powerful communication strategies to become your child’s strongest ally and most valuable advocate. Are you struggling because your child doesn’t behave like the others? Frustrated with teachers or caretakers who aren’t helping? Want to fully understand your child to be a source of strength during challenges?

Discover a powerful toolkit within this guide that promises not just knowledge but transformative strategies and insights. Understand how ADHD intersects with other disorders, affecting everything from emotional regulation to learning capabilities. Uncover hidden techniques for managing hyperactivity and enhancing executive functions, and get acquainted with the most effective ADHD medications and alternative therapies available.

Paula Holden, specialist teacher, mum to two autistic children and stroke survivor, will show you that there isn’t a magic wand or an easy option, but with her Live WELL Toolbox there is a way for families living with autism, chronic illness and disability to thrive, rather than just survive in this overwhelming world.

The Speech Therapist’s Guide to Autism Parenting is a step-by-step companion for navigating autism with real-life tools, calm strategies, and inclusive guidance—without jargon or judgment. Whether you're a parent, educator, or caregiver, you'll learn how to support communication, reduce overwhelm, and build nurturing routines for your child and yourself.

In this deeply moving memoir, L.A. Batista recounts her incredible journey through a life filled with obstacles — family turmoil, physical challenges, an abusive marriage, and single parenthood. Despite the hardships, her story is one of unyielding strength and resilience. Beginning with her childhood in the 1960s in a neighborhood in New York City, the author recounts her family life as she dealt with an undiagnosed rare disease.

Fühlen Sie sich manchmal überfordert, wenn es darum geht, Ihrem Kind bei den Hausaufgaben zu helfen? Mit Vera F. Birkenbihls „Eltern-Nachhilfe“ bekommen Sie das entscheidende Werkzeug an die Hand, um Ihr Kind effektiv und nachhaltig zu fördern. Dieses Buch ist Ihr unverzichtbarer...

In Be Unapologetically Impatient, award-winning psychologist Dr. Christina Cipriano teaches everyone—parents and educators, providers and patients, businesspeople and clients—how to use science to address “the way we do things” right now.

Meet the exhausted group of caregiving mothers who offer extraordinary care to a child with disabilities or unique needs. These unsung heroes, who walk invisibly among us, dedicate time, energy, love, and their entire lives to help their loved one who is unable to help themselves. A child with a rare degenerative disease. A sibling with autism. A teen wading through anxiety and depression. An adult child with a debilitating illness. A child with extreme ADHD.

You know the challenge of parenting isn't just in the daily tasks, but in the moments of confrontation that leave you questioning your approach. You're not the only one facing the stormy behavior of a child with Oppositional Defiant Disorder. This challenge can make you feel like you're stuck in a relentless storm. What if you could find a compass to guide you and your child to calmer waters?

Are you an autistic adult navigating the challenges of daily life, relationships, or the workplace? Thrive with Autism is the practical, empowering guide you've been waiting for. Written specifically for autistic adults, this book offers step-by-step tools to gain independence, build lasting social skills, and achieve long-term career success—even if you've struggled before. Whether you're just starting out, looking to gain confidence, or seeking to redefine your path, this guide helps you build a life that works with your brain, not against it.

Do you replay every conversation wondering if you said something wrong, while that familiar knot of anxiety sits heavy in your chest? Does your mind feel like it's running at 150% while your body can't seem to start the simplest tasks? Are you exhausted from constantly adjusting yourself to fit in, wondering if anyone will ever accept the real you? Written by Brenda Emerson, a neurodivergent mental health advocate who understands the daily struggle of feeling misunderstood in a neurotypical world.

Tu hijo acaba de ser diagnosticado con autismo y estás lejos de tu país, sin saber por dónde empezar. Más Allá del Diagnóstico te ofrece claridad, apoyo emocional y herramientas prácticas para entender a tu hijo, crear rutinas que calmen la ansiedad y fortalecer la comunicación e independencia.

A tu vida ha llegado un bebé con síndrome de Down, un pequeño que trae consigo extraordinarias lecciones de vida. Este manual ha sido creado pensando en personas afortunadas como tú. Se trata de una guía cargada de grandes mensajes que también incluye temas médicos, sociales y de desarrollo. Un ser muy valioso ahora es parte de tu hogar, prepárate para vivir experiencias maravillosas junto a él. Sé que en este momento pueden existir miedos, dudas, lágrimas. Pero hoy te digo que este camino, aunque diferente, está lleno de amor, aprendizaje y momentos que nunca olvidarás.

When you arrive in a new country and hear the word “autism,” the uncertainty can feel overwhelming. Beyond the Diagnosis offers a clear, compassionate roadmap for families learning to understand and support a neurodiverse child.