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“If you are a parent raising a child with special needs, this guide is written for you.Every day is a new experience. Every day you are challenged and tested, frustrated and rewarded. Some days you may find yourself using old strategies. Some days you may have the willingness and energy to try something new. Every now and then., you might take a chance, and road test a thought that has popped into your head and felt right.

The contents of this guide have been developed from the knowledge and experience of forty-one parents who are currently raising children with a disability. Ranging in age from 5 months to 13 years, these children have presented their parents with many challenges, obstacles, sorrows and joys.

The guide is made up of twelve separate chapters. Each chapter contains information about a different aspect of raising a child with special needs:

• The early days describes some of the feelings and events that you may experience during the early days and weeks following your child’s diagnosis.
• Behaviour and your special needs child
• Dealing with specific behaviours
• Getting social with your child
• When your child asks ‘Why am I different?’
• Your family
• Friends and extended family
• Dealing with specialists
• Looking after yourself
• Getting organised
• The things that make us strong
• Resources