Grandparenting a Child with Special Needs

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERSISBN: 9781843109068

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By Charlotte Thompson
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256

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Acknowledgements.; Introduction.; 1. Coping with a Devastating Diagnosis.; 2 Providing Help and Support to Parents.; 3. Helping Siblings Cope.; 4. Multiple Birth Grandchildren.; 5. Parents Separation and Remarriage.; 6. Grandparents In Charge.; 7. Helping Grandchildren with Dressing and Hygiene.; 8. Helping Boost Your Grandchild's Self-Esteem.; 9. Handling Social Occasions.; 10. Time Out for Grandparents.; 11. Finding the Best Medical Care.; 12. Special Medical Problems and Treatments.; 13. Researching Resources for Specialized Services.; 14. Special Education.; 15. Having Fun with a Grandchild.; 16. Traveling with Your Grandchild.; 17. Helping a Teen Transition to Adulthood.; 18. Legal and Financial Resources.; 19. Handling a Progressive Disorder.; 20. Advice from Parents and Grandparents.; 21. Planning for the Future.; 22. Questions and Answers. Epilogue. Appendices: Medical Terminology. Definition of Disabilities. Helpful Web Sites. U.S. Agencies for Special Needs. U.K. Agencies for Special Needs. U.S. State Resources. State Contacts for High Risk Insurance and Toll-Free Numbers.

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