Grandparenting a Child with Special Needs

Name: Grandparenting a Child with Special Needs
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ISBN: 9781843109068

ISBN-10: 1843109069

ISBN-13: 9781843109068

Edition: 2009

Authors: Charlotte Thompson

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When a new baby is born into a family, grandparents are excited about having a baby to enjoy and love. If the child is born with a disability, it can be difficult to know how to react and how best to help the child and the family as a whole. This book provides guidance on how to grandparent a child with special needs and give every grandchild the love and care they deserve and parents the added support they need. From coming to terms with a diagnosis, to helping with the transition from adolescence to adulthood, the book gives clear advice on grandparenting a child with special needs throughout their life. The author covers the medical, emotional and practical aspects of being a grandparent…

Book details

List price: $21.95
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date: 4/15/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 256
Size: 6.25" wide x 8.75" long x 0.25" tall
Weight: 0.440



Acknowledgments


Introduction



Support for the Whole Family



Coping with the Diagnosis



Providing Help and Support to Parents



Helping Siblings Cope



Multiple Birth Grandchildren



Parents' Separation and Remarriage



Grandparents Take Over



Grandparents in Charge



Helping Grandchildren with Dressing and Hygiene



Helping Boost Your Grandchild's Self-Esteem



Handling Social Occasions



Having Fun with a Grandchild



Traveling with a Grandchild



Special Education



Helping a Teen Transition to Adulthood



Medical and Legal Issues



Finding the Best Medical Care



Special Medical Problems and Treatments



Finding Resources for Specialized Services



Medical Questions and Answers



Handling a Progressive Disease



Legal and Financial Resources



You Need Time Too



Time Out for Grandparents



Planning for the Future



Help From Others



Questionnaire Answers from Grandparents and Parents


Epilogue


Appendix


Helpful Web Sites


U.S. Agencies For Children with Special Needs


U.K. Agencies For Children with Special Needs


Other Countries' Agencies For Children With Special Needs


U.S. State Resources For Children with Special Needs


U.S. State C ontacts For High-Risk Insurance


Toll-Free Numbers


Questionnaire For Parents And Grandparents


Notes


Index