More Than a Mom : Living a Full and Balanced Life When Your Child Has Special Needs

Solid, practical advice on how to cope with the many personal challenges mothers of children with disabilities face at home, at work, and within themselves. A "how to" guide for living a balanced, fulfilling life with advice from moms who have been there -- this includes the authors' experiences and insights, and tips from dozens of other moms of kids with special needs who filled out the authors' questionnaire. Jam-packed with useful steps you can take to make your life more manageable, and ultimately more fulfilling. The book addresses 2 main concerns: Taking Care of Yourself (at home physically, emotionally, practically, spiritually/psychically); Taking Care of Business. Target Audience: Mothers of children with developmental disabilities (e.g., Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, etc.) or chronic health concerns.

Amy Baskin writes about parenting, education and disability issues for magazines across North America and is a regular contributor to Today's Parent, Canada's only national magazine about parenting. She has a Master of Education Degree from the University of Toronto and has taught classes in parenting, writing, and speaking skills. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Her youngest child has autism. Heather Fawcett chairs the Asperger Syndrome parent support group of Ottawa, Ontario, which provides information and support, social skills programs, and advocacy to 400 family and professional members. She is a writer and parent of a teen with Asperger syndrome. Heather has BA degrees in English, Applied Studies, and Psychology from the University of Waterloo (1985) and Carleton University (2001.)