Overview
Gripping, raw, and beautiful, this book reveals the struggles and rewards of caring for a child with severe disability and helps professionals work more sensitively and effectively with families of children with special needs. Written with grace and candor by special education professional Beth Harry, the book chronicles the life of her daughter, Melanie, who was born with a rare form of cerebral palsy and died less than 6 years later.
Captivating the reader from page one, Dr. Harry illuminates the full spectrum of her parenting experiencesāfrom the day her "little bird" came into the world to the day she left. Readers will come away with a deep understanding of
- the complex emotions that parents experience as they adjust to life with a child who has special needs
- the practical and emotional aspects of supporting a child with feeding difficulties, vision impairment, and limited motor skills
- the joy parents experience when their child begins to communicate and make personal connections
- the lasting impact a professional's words can have on a parent, and the need to provide positive support that allows a child to reach her full potential
- the services, therapies, and interventions that improved Melanie's quality of life-and how they've changed since her story began in the 1970s
Ideal for use as a supplemental text in courses for preservice early interventionists, early childhood special educators, special educators, and health professionals, this book gives readers an unforgettable inside look at what families experience when their child has a disabilityāand how to meet their needs as their child grows. And, a Reader's Guide is included! Perfect for use in the classroom or in book clubs, the thought-provoking discussion questions help professionals absorb the book's lessons and apply them to everyday practice with families.
Eye-opening and inspiring, Melanie, Bird with a Broken Wing will leave a lasting impression and will, as Dr. Harry urges, prepare readers "to believe the messages of their hearts as they make professional decisions."
This book title, Melanie, Bird with a Broken Wing (A Mother's Story), ISBN: 9781598571134, by Beth Harry, published by Brookes Publishing (March 11, 2010) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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