One Miracle at a Time: Getting Help for a Child with a DisabilityOne Miracle at a Time offers emotional and practical experiences of parents of disabled children come together in this inspiring, comprehensive handbook. Up-to-date information and detailed discussions cover coping with the initial diagnosis and long-term emotional impact, finding the right medical treatment and support services, and getting financial and legal support if necessary. |
Contents
Foreword | 9 |
THE DOCTOR STUDIED MEDICINE | 85 |
CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES | 196 |
FULL INCLUSION | 286 |
A WORD TO PROFESSIONALS | 314 |
Further Acknowledgments | 367 |
Other editions - View all
One Miracle at a Time: Getting Help for a Child with a Disability Irving Dickman Limited preview - 1993 |
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References to this book
Pastoral Care with Young and Midlife Adults in Long-term Care Jackie Sullivan No preview available - 2007 |