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Bringing Up an Extraordinary Son in an Ordinary World
Debra Ginsberg
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Some parents give birth to children who excel in academics and sports, are surrounded with wonderful friends, and never experience any illness greater than ear infections and a bout of chicken pox. And then there are the rest of us. Some of our children have mild learning differences that find us scrambling to find the best resources for them. Others have children who are labeled somewhere within the autism spectrum: ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, Asperger's syndrome, etc. Even speech and learning delays can be part of this spectrum, and all these symptoms are increasing at record speed.
Raising Blaze is Debra Ginsberg's account of raising a son who doesn't fit the ''sit down and be quiet'' mold of public school. Despite its serious content, this is no dry commentary written by a selfless martyr. Rather, it is a refreshing, eye-opening, comforting, poignant, and immensely engaging look at life with a child with ''differences.'' Ginsberg leaves no stone unturned in this memoir of how she becomes an effective advocate for her son's educational rights. You'll be wiser, more compassionate, and effective yourself by book's end. Most of all, you will feel empowered to trust your own instincts when it comes to raising your special child. It's a must-read for all parents who struggle with raising a child who doesn't ''color inside the lines'' as well as for educators and anyone involved in the care of children.
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(Ages: Adult)
#12489 - Paperback Book - 293 pgs
Our price $13.95
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