{"product_id":"breakthrough-parenting-for-children-with-special-needs-raising-the-bar-of-expectations-paperback","title":"Breakthrough Parenting for Children with Special Needs: Raising the Bar of Expectations - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJudy Winter\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBreakthrough Parenting for Children with Special Needs\u003c\/i\u003e challenges families and professionals to help children with special needs to reach their full potential by using a proven motivational, how-to approach. This groundbreaking and inspiring book provides detailed information on how to let go of the \"perfect-baby\" dream, face and resolve grief, avoid the no-false-hope syndrome, access early intervention services, and avoid the use of limiting and outdated labels. Also included are specific guidelines for working with professionals, understanding the law and inclusion, planning for the future, and insightful interviews with Dana Reeve of the Christopher Reeve Foundation, Tim Shriver of Special Olympics, and Diane Bubel of the Bubel\/Aiken Foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe essential companion for parents and professionals who care for individuals with special needs.\u003cbr\u003e --From the Foreword by Gail Williamson, executive director, Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJudy Winter's book is a wonderful story filled not only with practical insights but also with inspirational ideas for how parents can imagine a future filled with high hopes for every child.\u003cbr\u003e --Timothy P. Shriver, Ph.D., chairman of the board, Special Olympics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis wonderful book is a tribute to the power of faith, optimism, and possibility thinking. Breakthrough Parenting for Children with Special Needs will provide hope and inspiration to all families challenged by special needs.\u003cbr\u003e --Dr. Robert H. Schuller, founding pastor, Crystal Cathedral Ministries\/Hour of Power, and author, Don't Throw Away Tomorrow\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt's about ability, not disability! I believe Ms. Winter will influence many parents and give them a positive outlook in raising their children.\u003cbr\u003e --Chris Burke, actor, aka Corky from Life Goes On\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The essential companion for parents and professionals who care for individuals with special needs.\"\u003cbr\u003e --From the Foreword by Gail Williamson, executive director, Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Judy Winter's book is a wonderful story filled not only with practical insights but also with inspirational ideas for how parents can imagine a future filled with high hopes for every child.\"\u003cbr\u003e --Timothy P. Shriver, Ph.D., chairman of the board, Special Olympics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This wonderful book is a tribute to the power of faith, optimism, and possibility thinking. Breakthrough Parenting for Children with Special Needs will provide hope and inspiration to all families challenged by special needs.\"\u003cbr\u003e --Dr. Robert H. Schuller, founding pastor, Crystal Cathedral Ministries\/Hour of Power, and author, Don't Throw Away Tomorrow\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"It's about ability, not disability! I believe Ms. Winter will influence many parents and give them a positive outlook in raising their children.\"\u003cbr\u003e --Chris Burke, actor, aka Corky from Life Goes On\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJudy Winter\u003c\/b\u003e is an award wining journalist on special needs parenting issues, and recipient of the \u003ci\u003e2002 Exceptional Parent Award.\u003c\/i\u003e Ms Winter has had extensive experience on TV, radio, in print media, and maintains a rigorous schedule of speaking, workshops, conferences, and ongoing public appearances on the subject. Her work, in articles either about or by her, has appeared in \u003ci\u003ePeople\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, Child, Writer's Digest\u003c\/i\u003e, the Toys 'R' Us newsletter, and she has worked for PBS in Michigan for eight years. Her first son Eric had cerebral palsy and died at 12. She and her husband have one daughter, Jenna, and live in Michigan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.9 x 6.72 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 01, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51761393107232,"sku":"9780787980818","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c1053337990c614211113a997fd29ea9.webp?v=1780206395","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/breakthrough-parenting-for-children-with-special-needs-raising-the-bar-of-expectations-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}