For parents of disabled children\, navigat ing the systems\, services\, and supports is a daunting\, and often overwh elming\, task. No one explains to parents how to figure out the complex me dical\, educational\, and social service systems essential to their child& rsquo\;s success. Over and over\, parents are being asked to reinvent the exact same wheels.
\nEverything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child: Your Guide to the Essential Systems\, Services\, and Su pports \;gives parents the tools to conquer the \;stuff\, so that they can spend less time filling out forms\, and more time loving the ir children exactly as they are. With over a decade of experience navigati ng these systems for her own child\, author Kelley Coleman presents key in formation\, templates\, and wisdom alongside practical advice from over 40 experts\, covering topics such as diagnosis\, working with your medical t eam\, insurance\, financial planning\, disability rights and advocacy\, an d individualized education plans. \;Everything No One Tells You Ab out Parenting a Disabled Child \;gives parents the tools they nee d to stop wasting unnecessary time\, money\, and stress.
\nKelley Co leman is a feature film development executive turned author and advocate f or parent caregivers and individuals with disabilities. Her book Everythin g No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child: Your Guide to the Ess ential Systems\, Services\, and Supports draws upon over a decade of exper ience\, including her own experience parenting a child with multiple disab ilities. Kelley lives in Los Angeles with her husband\, two boys\, and her son&rsquo\;s trusty service dog.
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