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Young, Lynda T. – Exceptional Parent, 2010
When it comes to making the right choices for children with disabilities, families are the experts. Family and friends want to help--but many times don't have the words, or don't know what to do. They need leading on what to do and say--especially if a person has been on his/her journey a long time. In this article, the author uses an analogy of…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Parent Child Relationship, Children, Attachment Behavior
Kondrad, Monica; Zehr, Bonnie; Hanna, Christine; Rote, Vicki; Jain, Sweety – Exceptional Parent, 2007
The Medical Home series follows fictional parents Amita and Samir and their premature daughter, Anjali. In Part Two, Amita and Samir bring Anjali home from the hospital, contact the care coordinator who will be responsible for Anjali's care, and go to their first appointment with the pediatrician. Emphasis is placed on the manner in which the…
Descriptors: Medical Services, Health Needs, Patient Education, Social Support Groups
Wood, Margie; Gretz, Sharon; Gatto, Molly; Walker, Deborah; MacDonald, Sarah – Exceptional Parent, 2007
This article presents the fourth part in the 12 installment series that presents the experiences of a fictitious couple, Amita and Samir, as they learn to adapt to the reality of having a premature baby with special needs. It describes the services provided by various community resources to children and youth with special healthcare needs and…
Descriptors: Child Health, Pediatrics, Community Resources, Disabilities