Children who have special need because of physical or emotional handicaps need spcial parents—parents who can run the maze of government agencies, schools, and medical groups, while doing all they can to make sure everyone in their family lives happiliy day to day. How can you successfully accomplish all this without feeling overwhelmed? Authors Sandy Tovray and Maria Wilson-Portuondo, both parents of special needs children, share their experiences and offer solid advice in Helping Your Special Needs Child. In a sensitive and empathetic way, Helping Your Special Needs Child provides insights, options, and answers. It can help you: • Recognize what"s best for you child in the medical, educational, and "outside" world • Become a more organized and effective advocate for your child • Find agencies, support networks, and volunteer groups • Know which legal protections and rights are available for you and you child • Discover resources you may no know exist • Deal successfully with the emotional highs and lows of special needs parenting Helping Your Special Needs Child is your blueprint, your dictionary, your map, your telephone directory, and your "bible" of answers.