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More Than A Mom

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This is an accessible, well-organized and comprehensive look at life with a special needs child. It's not all theory - it's full of practical experience and advice. The quotations from real-life mothers facing real-life situations are relevant and moving. Read this book and share it with anyone you know facing the daunting task of raising a special needs child. Amy Baskin and Heather Fawcett really know what they're talking about.

I recently presented this book to a group of church librarians, many of whom need books to support moms of special needs kids, and all of whom have limited budgets. I gave it a solid review, and as I passed it around the room, there was a strong buzz from people who saw it as a unique resource that fills a gap. So many books of this type tell you how to be a martyr. This book tells you how to have a life so you can do the best for your child. There are strong "access points" to the information: there's a good table of contents, a comprehensive index, and appendices that list everything from state and provincial laws on family leave to sample interview questions for caregivers. I see "More Than a Mom" as a valuable resource for families of special needs children, but also as a must-have item for libraries of all types.

"More than just a Mom" is a rare and special book that will be a valued asset in private homes and staffrooms alike. It combines careful research and essential information with compassion and insight and reads as easily as a journal. The format is readily accesible, with a clear table of contents which is divided into specific headings. Sit down and enjoy the whole book and then go back to reread sections as you need to!

Every section is written to inform, support and empower the reader and is reiforced with comments and observations from parents who themselves have children with special needs. These observations complement the authors' humour and honesty while adding an immediacy to the book that is insightful and practical.

Read , learn and enjoy.

This book is so well put-together, well-researched, and includes absolutely every issue imaginable that parents need to learn about in their journey with an autisitc child. Highly recommended!

It's about time someone compiled all this information in one place! Full of practical advice, and written in an easy-to-read style that makes it a pleasure to pick up. I'd easily rate this two notches above most special-needs parenting books I've read. And bonus--the authors have included information specifically for Canadian moms!