Derek: A Story of Acceptance, Love, and Advocacy for Children Living With Special Needs - Paperback

by Marian K. Aiken (Author)

Derek was intelligent, kind, accepting, and taught those around him many life lessons, among them how to find joy. Even though he had severe cerebral palsy, couldn't hear, talk, sit, or walk, his eyes, his smile, and his body language said loudly and clearly what he couldn't vocalize or sign.

Author Biography

Marian Aiken, a deaf woman, lives in Los Altos, California. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Education and a Master's in Deaf Education. Marian has raised many wonderful sons, all with special needs. She accepted, loved, and gave them every opportunity to live life to its fullest.