A Special Child in the Family

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Contents

Introduction

Early Days

First Shock

Finding out More

The Professionals

Getting Along

Doctors

Health Visitors and Community Nurses

Social Workers

Therapists

Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Psychotherapists and Counsellors

Education Specialists

Standing up for your Child

Coping

Facing the Outside World

Finding the Time and the Money

Making Life Easier

Is Hospital Really Necessary?

Going into Hospital

Getting a Break

When you can't cope any more

Alternatives to Care at Home

Family Matters

Taking the Stress off your Relationship

Brothers and Sisters

Grandparents

Should we have Another Baby?

Death and Dying

If your Child might Die

Talking to Children about Death

Death and Bereavement

Growing Up

Ordinary School or Special School

Assessments and Statements

Getting the Best from School

Helping your Child to Face the Future

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