Parenting on a different path - Inspirational stories and poems from parents of children with complex needs: Personal stories of hope, challenge & ... genetic syndromes, Autism, ADHD & Epilepsy Paperback – May 22, 2024

Ever wonder what it's like to parent a child with complex needs?Maybe this is you.Maybe you have a friend who is struggling and you want to know how to help.Maybe you are a professional who works with children with complex needs.THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU!'Parenting on a different path' is a collaboration book, sharing stories and poems from 26 authors, all telling their personal journeys parenting a child with complex needs.It has been an opportunity for parents to have a voice and share their stories with the world. You will read about the most amazing and inspirational children and it will help parents to feel less alone in this challenging world.This book is not only a collection of personal parenting stories and poems, but there is also a large directory of supporting organisations and charities that have helped the authors navigate this parenting journey whilst having a child with complex needs.You can connect with authors and find out more about the book in this facebook group, 'Parenting on a different path':https://www.facebook.com/groups/826063812399236Want a sneak preview?"It was scary how quickly our lives had changed direction and we had entered on the path of being Special Needs parents.""I had no family or friends to support me. I had no home and no stability. My baby changed my life. She gave me a reason to keep going.""Due date approaching, I was eager to meet my perfect baby boy, however my journey to motherhood wasn’t as I had read in the baby books.""Her face looked more and more concerned. I could just sense it. I think this is when my protective mum brain first triggered to read a professional's face knowing exactly how scared they were.""One world can feel closed off to you but then another world opens up and we’ve met some wonderful people over the years that we would never have met otherwise. We have enjoyed some special experiences with some brilliant charities that provide activities and experiences for children with special needs. We feel very lucky to have had the opportunities that we have been given and have some wonderful memories." Read more