TY - BOOK AU - Thompson,Charlotte E. TI - Raising a handicapped child: : a helpful guide for parents of the physically disabled SN - 0688064124 U1 - 649.15 PY - 1986///] CY - New York PB - William Morrow and Company KW - Parents of handicapped children KW - United States KW - Handicapped children KW - Care and treatment KW - Parenting N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 256-263) and index; How to cope with devastating diagnosis; What to tell well-meaning friends and relatives; How parents can help themselves and each other; Time out for mothers; The siblings of handicapped children; How to find your handicapped child's greatest potential; How to find the best professional help; How to cope with the costs of raising a handicapped child; How to find the best educational program for your child; How to help your child find some fun in life; How to survive your child's adolescence; Advice from parents and patients; Special needs; Keeping up on new testaments, medications, and research; How to handle a progressive disease or one that leads to death; Success stories; How to go on; Health professionals you my encounter ER -