Read the compelling story of an unexpected journey
Special Needs
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A Daughter's Disability
A Mother's Mission |
A book about loving, learning, and surviving from advocate/writer Gail Frizzell
" The realization of the extent of Lauren’s disability came slowly over years, piece by piece, within moments of undeniable truth.
By the time the whole truth was apparent, I had forged a strong and protective bond with Lauren borne of more than just giving birth,
but of weathering a hail of assaults on the possibilities for her future."
from SPECIAL NEEDS
By the time the whole truth was apparent, I had forged a strong and protective bond with Lauren borne of more than just giving birth,
but of weathering a hail of assaults on the possibilities for her future."
from SPECIAL NEEDS
More about Special Needs.......Brimming with the joy of new motherhood, Gail Frizzell was unprepared to learn just months after her daughter’s birth that her child would face lifelong challenges of special needs. In a collection of essays, Gail reveals how severe disability, societal attitudes, and a complicated system of essential supports have impacted her daughter’s ability to live a life of value and dignity.
Laced with warmth and honesty, these essays also chronicle the transformation of a mother from naïve and untested to savvy and determined. Throughout three decades of love and care, Gail shares not only the triumphs and trials of raising her daughter, but also the wisdom and knowledge gained while becoming a dedicated advocate for her and others with developmental disabilities. Special Needs captures the life-altering effects of physical and intellectual disability, and the formidable challenge facing families attempting to find quality and accessible services to meet the lifespan needs of vulnerable loved ones. |
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