Believe in My Child with Special Needs!: Helping Children Achieve Their Potential in School

by Mary A. Falvey

Every parent is filled with dreams, fears, hopes, and questions when preparing a child for school—and when that child has a disability, this exciting time can seem overwhelming. This upbeat, reassuring handbook is an invaluable resource to share with parents of a school-age child with a disability. It demystifies complicated issues, encourages parents to celebrate abilities and recognize possibilities, and tells parents everything they need to know to be successful advocates throughout their child's education. Drawing on her own experiences as a parent of a child with a disability and as an educator, Mary Falvey helps parents Candid and positive, this easy-to-read guidebook will be a trusted companion for parents—and a helpful source of insight for professionals seeking the parent perspective.

Genres: Parenting

160 pages, Paperback

First published April 30, 2005

Reviews

[Holly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really found this book to be a valuable resource. Parts of it did not pertain to my son just yet, but I can see referring back to this book often throughout his schooling. I would highly recommend this book.

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was an amazing read. It gave me hope and amazing thoughts and new ways of thinking. I read this for my Parent University Book Club and have been recommending it to everyone since.