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Antidotes to the Obsessions That Come with a Child's Disability

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By: Melanie Dimmitt
Narrated by: Natasha Beaumont
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Special is an uplifting, candid companion for those in the early stages of navigating a child’s disability. Featuring antidotes to the obsessions at the forefront of a special-needs parent’s mind: Why has this happened to me? Will I ever stop comparing my child to typical children? How will my relationship survive? Should I have another baby? And the big one: What will my future look like?

Inspired by Melanie Dimmitt’s own crash-landing into special-needs parenthood, and shaped by her conversations with parents of children with wide-ranging disabilities, alongside specialists and researchers, Special shares real stories and expert guidance to soothe anyone whose life has taken an unexpected turn. Melanie Dimmitt’s debut is a ground-breaking insight into life as a special-needs parent.

©2019 Melanie Dimmitt (P)2019 W. F. Howes Ltd
Children's Health Personal Development Personal Success Relationships Mental Health
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Special is so beautifully written, touching, helpful and insightful. I wish, wish, wish I had it 10 years ago! If I had known the joy and happiness being a special-needs mother would bring, my blanket of suffering would have been lifted. It’s going to be a lifesaver for special needs parents.” (Ondine Sherman)

“Raw, brave and compelling. This book airs a parent's most guilt-riddled thoughts and then turns them on their head.” (Mia Freedman)

“Bold, honest, sometimes funny and always illuminating without being didactic, Special will shatter your heart and put it back together again. This book will do much good in the world.” (Lee Kofman)

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When I found out my child was going to have a disability I listened to this over and over before he was born and during his baby years. It seriously got me through some very dark times and I’m so grateful it was recommended to me.

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For any parent coming to terms with their child’s disability, this book is very helpful. The author gives words to the many emotions and fears that come with receiving a diagnosis.

Helpful and hopeful

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A must read for Parents and Grandparents of Special Needs Children. Everything will be OKAY.

No sugar coating the situation here. It helps.

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