Everything no one tells you about parenting a disabled child your guide to the essential systems, services, and supports

"The honest, relatable, actionable roadmap to the practicalities of parenting a disabled child, featuring personal stories, expert interviews, and the foundational information parents need to know about topics including diagnosis, school, doctors, insurance, financial planning, disability right...

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Main Author: Coleman, Kelley (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York City : Hachette Go, 2024.
Edition: First edition.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Everything no one tells you about getting comfortable with disability
  • Everything no one tells you about diagnosis
  • Everything no one tells you about working with your medical team
  • Everything no one tells you about therapies
  • Everything no one tells you about insurance and government benefits
  • Everything no one tells you about individualized education programs (IEPs)
  • Everything no one tells you about school
  • Everything no one tells you about disability rights and advocacy
  • Everything no one tells you about financial planning and future care plans
  • Everything no one tells you about inclusion in your community
  • Everything no one tells you about what this looks like for you as a parent caregiver
  • Conclusion
  • Appendix
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the author.