Grandparenting a child with special needs - Thompson, Charlotte E. (Jessica Kingsley, 2009)
Includes bibliographical references (page 250) and index
Coping with the diagnosis -- Providing help and support to parents -- Helping siblings cope -- Multiple birth grandchildren -- Parents' separation and remarriage -- 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 -- 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 -- Time out for grandparents -- Planning for the future -- Questionnaire answers from grandparents and parents
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 throughou