Keeping Families at the Center of Health Care
Author Teresa Unnerstall gives readers a deep dive into her life and the complexities that families face while raising her son, Nick, who was diagnosed with both autism and down syndrome in this hybrid book that is a bit of a memoir mixed with valuable lessons. Teresa provides guidance and hope steeped in more than… More A New Course: A Mother’s Journey Navigating Down Syndrome and Autism
One Trusted Adult is a book for adults on building trusting and healthy relationships with young people while maintaining safe boundaries for everyone. This book lays out what trust is, the tools to build trust and have a positive impact on young people, and how to set clear expectations that keep both young people and… More One Trusted Adult
Numbers of grandparents caring for grandchildren continue to increase. Circumstances may vary, but grandparents often share similar challenges and unique strengths. Using this book encourages grandparent caregivers to expand their views about their not-so-new role through: • Short readings • Creative activities • Relevant examples • Personal reflections This fast paced resource provides a weekly… More Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Expanding Your View
In this Inspirational story, the author gives the reader an inside look into the many years of misery she experienced by her daughter’s drug addictions. Through it all, she was able to find peace and reveals how she was able to recover. Recovery from pain to peace. She was not only was dealing with her… More Grandparents Returning to Parenthood: A Parent’s Recovery Story from Pain to Peace: a Supportive Guide for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and Parents of Adult Addicts
Part memoir, part inspirational guide, this book that offers readers the ability to see life through the eyes of a young man with autism. Written by Tyler McNamer at the age of 17, Tyler not only details his challenges, but he also offers hope and encouragement to others who face seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Whether you… More Population: One: Autism, Adversity, and the Will to Succeed
Sometimes It’s Grandmas and Grandpas shares a child’s experience living with and being cared for by grandparents through the eyes of a cheerful and delightful little girl. Uplifting watercolor illustrations give extra warmth to this caring and loving story, to which a growing number of children can identify. Poignant moments expressing the child’s curiosity and… More Sometimes It’s Grandmas and Grandpas: Not Mommies and Daddies
Karen’s love story of raising her young granddaughters for several years, letting them capture her heart, her life, and her soul, and then having to give them back – resulting in a painful, yet spiritual journey of love, healing, and reunion. Along with her story, she includes suggestions on the “how’s, what’s and why’s” one… More I Love You from the Edges: Lessons from Raising Grandchildren
Not many resources examine how autism affects grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Yet, they are all affected by this disorder, too! Follow Dr Raun Melmed, Developmental Pediatrician, and Maria Wheeler, M.Ed., as they examine the complex relationships that develop, and are changed by an autism diagnosis in the family.
A practical parenting guide for grandparents raising grandkids (as well as aunts, uncles, greats, and ‘ex’s’) when one, or both, birthparents struggle with alcohol and/or drug abuse. A frank discussion of legal issues such as adoption/guardianship/financial support, as well as school enrollment, counseling, and keeping kids safe. Extensive suggestions for helping children and teens deal… More Raising Children of Alcoholics & Drug Users
Sleep is vital for children’s health, mood, behavior, and learning ability. Research shows that children with additional needs are more likely to have sleep disorders than typically developing children, and that without intervention these problems will persist. Here, a successful sleep practitioner and a health writer share their own experiences, those of other sleep experts,… More Sleep and Your Special Needs Child