Resources for Parents

Differently Abled and Still Able! Empowered Parenting for Children with Special Needs [Kindle Edition]

Differently Abled and Still Able!
Empowered Parenting for Children with Special Needs

This Kindle eBook is now available for purchase through Amazon. Co-authored by Marianne DiBlasi, an Adult living with a disability (Yup, that’s me!), and Gigi Khonyongwa-Fernandez, a Parent of a child with special needs. In a conversational-style, Gigi and I share our different, yet complementary perspectives, to expand possibilities of how to be in relationship with special needs in a more positive and empowering way — for you and your child. 

Drawing from our own personal experiences and expertise as professional coaches, we provide insights into how you and your child can have a more authentic relationship with “special needs” as you navigate through a myriad of systems and social situations.

Purchase your copy of Differently Abled and Still Able! here…
Married with Special-Needs Children: A Couples’ Guide to Keeping Connected
by Laura E. Marshak, Fran P. Prezant

 

This book discusses how raising a child can impact the marital relationship for any couple, while also making clear distinctions on the additional and unique stressors when a child has special needs.
Building a Joyful Life With Your Child Who Has Special Needs
by Nancy J. Whiteman, Linda Roan-Yager

 

Written by two moms of children with mental health, cognitive and physical disabilities who became consumed with their children’s special needs and neglected their own.  They share learnings from their own experiences of parenting children with special needs, interviews and workshops with parents, and research findings.  A book that is also part workbook with many exercises designed for personal reflection and exploration of emotions, thoughts and meaning for parents to find ways of regaining balance in their lives.

Wake up to Your (W)hole Life
by Alaya Chadwick
Of the many personal development books I’ve read, the wisdom revealed in this book is what changed my life by shifting my relationship with my disability.  This book is for anyone who is experiencing a challenging life situation and wants to create life-changing shifts.  The author, Alaya, invites us to become curious about ourselves in a gentle, non-judgmental way and offers a step-by-step process that provides a way to be more fully alive.

The Special-Needs Parent Guide Collection of books
A series of books, each one focused on a particular disability or condition, especially helpful to read when parent receive the initial diagnosis for their child.  The books provide helpful medical information in layman’s terms and acknowledges the emotional impact on parents.

Parenting Special Needs Magazine
A free online magazine, covering “real life” with a special needs child. Providing practical tips, personal experiences, and resources.

Parlerai
Creates a secure network of family, friends and caregivers surrounding a child with special needs using innovative and highly personalized tools to enhance collaboration and provide a safe means of communicating via the Internet.

CaringBridge
Helps you to stay connected with friends and family during your child’s serious health event.