- Published: 27 May 2015
- ISBN: 9780399171765
- Imprint: Tarcher
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 272
- RRP: $38.00
Not What I Expected
Help and Hope for Parents of Atypical Children
- Published: 27 May 2015
- ISBN: 9780399171765
- Imprint: Tarcher
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 272
- RRP: $38.00
"A superb book. Chock full of arresting insights as well as warmth and wisdom."
--Edward Hallowell, M.D., author of The Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness
"A gem of a book. Dr. Rita Eichenstein has written with remarkable insight and compassion about the rarely focused on problems of the parents and family members of learning disabled or atypical children. A must-read for practitioners as well as parents."
--Marion Solomon, Ph.D., author of Lean On Me and The Wonder Of We In A Culture Of Me
"With an enormous amount of experience, and mastery of the atypical brain, Dr. Eichenstein provides a road map for understanding and thriving alongside your atypical child. Not What I Expected is a must-have for any parent who has an atypical child and/or a professional who works with special needs families."
--Dr. Charles Sophy, Psychiatrist and Medical Director for the County of Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services
"Clear, practical and filled with hope, the ideas and practices in this book offer a science-based common sense approach that any parent or practitioner working with an atypical child will be benefit from. What better gift can we give these children!"
--Elisha Goldstein, PhD, author of Uncovering Happiness: Overcoming depression with Mindfulness and Self-Compassion
"At last, a book that speaks directly to parents of children who are atypical, as well as to their teachers. Easily digestible and offering insight, support, warmth, and a touch of humor, Not What I Expected will enhance your parenting toolbox and enrich your parenting life."
--Betsy Brown Braun, MA, Child Development and Behavior Specialist, and bestselling author of Just Tell Me What to Say and You're Not the Boss of Me
"Where other resources are content to focus on a child's condition, Not What I Expected takes the critical next step in guiding parents through these difficult times. And it does this brilliantly, combining clinical rigor with a deep empathy for every member of the family and each one's special challenges. The result is a book that is an indispensable partner for parenting the atypical child and helping families live full, loving lives together."
--Michelle Miller, M.D., Pediatric Cardiologist, Associate Professor of Medicine, Florida State University School of Medicine
"I urge any parent who is struggling with an atypical child to pick up Not What I Expected. You'll be fortified to savor the rewards, and sustained to withstand the challenges, in dealing with your surprising,unexpected child."
--Zoë Kessler, B.A., B.Ed., author of ADHD According to Zoë: The Real Deal on Relationships, Finding Your Focus & Finding Your Keys
"There's a lot of useful information here and a clear intention to acknowledge parents' struggles... compassionate advice for parents of atypical children."
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