From the author ofLaughing
Allegra and On their Own,
a reassuring and invaluable book filled with personal stories and practical
guidance to help parents of a child just diagnosed with a learning disability
or related disorder.
In A Special Mother, Ford offers parents information, comfort, and
reassurance and shows them the ropes to getting through the early period
surrounding the diagnosis. This book offers:
Guidance about coping with the emotional upheaval and confusion of a child's diagnosis
Information on getting an accurate diagnosis and understanding what it means
Basic facts on navigating the system--a system seemingly designed to be as confusing as possible
Advice for maintaining your sanity and caring for your own psychological needs
Strategies for preparing and educating yourself for the ordeal ahead by knowing your rights
Suggestion for striking a balance between advocacy and obsession
Filled with voices of other mothers who have struggled (and continue to
struggle) with the issues of raising an LD child, A Special Mother
lets parents know they are not alone, and that they can enable their child to
thrive.
About the Author
Anne Ford served as Chairman of the Board of the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) from 1989 to 2001. During her term as Chair, Mrs. Ford led the reorganization and broad expansion of NCLD, including establishing a presence in Washington, D.C., and organizing educational summits on learning disabilities in several regions of the United States.
She has received many honors for her work in the field of learning disabilities, including the Lizette H. Sarnoff Award for Volunteer Service from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Leslie University has conferred upon her an Honorary Degree, Doctor of Humane Letters, for advocacy for people with learning disabilities.
Anne Ford is the author of the popular and inspirational book Laughing Allegra, about her experiences as the mother of a daughter with a learning disability, and On Their Own: Creating an Independent Future for Your Adult Child with Learning Disabilities and ADHD. She continues to work on behalf of people with LD, appearing as a keynote speaker at conferences and corporations, including JPMorgan Chase and Ford Motor Company.
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