Jones Harvest Publishing

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Synopsis

Parenting a child with special needs

Gifts From A Porcupine traces the struggles and successes resulting from the family's adoption of a young child from Bogota, Colombia. Discovery of multiple disabilities seriously challenged the family - particularly, the author as both parent and professional educator. The book, therefore, is divided into two perspectives: gifts of learning as a parent and gifts of learning as a professional. These lessons might benefit:

• Couples adopting children with special needs
• Parents and siblings of individuals with disabilities
• Educators and educational support staff
• Professionals aiding dysfunctional families
• Members of families with bipolar disorder

Biography

During her career as an educator, Nancy focused primarily on students with disabilities, serving as a speech pathologist, administrator and consultant. She and her husband now reside in Florida where they remain active in volunteer opportunities and await visits from family and friends.