Changed by a Child

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In the Beginning
In the space of a sentence our whole world can turn upside down and inside out. We learn that our baby has a disability, and suddenly we are uncertain about everything we think, feel, and do. This includes our sense of self as well as how to take care of

Raising a child with a disability can often be more isolating and frustrating than any parent ever imagines. Finally, here is a book that honestly describes the inner needs and range of issues parents with disabled children face. Changed by a Child invites parents to take a moment for themselves. Each of the brief readings offers comfort and hope as they capture the unique challenges and joys of raising a disabled child.

Barbara Gill is an attorney and disability consultant. The mother of two sons, one whom had Down syndrome, she served on many disability related boards and committees, including four years as a board member of her local Arc. A former Special assistant Attorney General for Minnesota, she began her career working in the fields of mental health, welfare, and criminal law.

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