Description

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A comprehensive guide to embracing your child's differences and putting them on the right path

Parenting a child with special needs doesn't work with a one-size-fits-all plan—it requires a strategy toolbox. Raising Exceptional Children is a thoughtful and compassionate guide that helps you understand the learning and thinking differences of exceptional children and discover tools to help you support your child's growth without limiting their potential.

Drawing from her years of experience as a professional advocate and mother, Marianne Young offers a deep and insightful look into the needs of exceptional children as well as much-needed support for you during your parenting journey. Learn to create strategies for addressing a variety of behaviors, creating supportive environments, and empowering them to excel. Your child is exceptional—and you can set them up to lead an exceptional life.

Raising Exceptional Children helps you:

• Explore your child's needs—Covering attention and sensory issues, autism, dyslexia, giftedness, and more, this guide helps you recognize and understand your child's unique differences.
• Strategize for success—From navigating tough emotions to setting appropriate goals, learn techniques that will help exceptional children develop lifelong skills.
• Get them learning support—Whether you're interested in special education, homeschooling, or otherwise, discover ready-to-use advice for making sure your child has the right educational opportunities.

Get the help you need to make sure your exceptional child has the opportunity to truly thrive.

About the Author

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MARIANNE YOUNG is a wife, mother of three, and special education advocate. She works as a professional advocate in more than 10 districts and has been honored with the NAACP’s Community Hero Award. Marianne is currently a network leader for the Autism Society of Alabama and sits on the boards for Autism Hope Center and Access 2 Independence.

Praise For…

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“Raising Exceptional Children has a wealth of valuable information in one place. It is unique in that the author empathizes with the reader but still shares the whole truth. If you are a parent or other member of the network of support of a child with a disability, you will appreciate having this in your library.” —Harvey Sailors, Special Education Teacher and Advocate

“Marianne Young takes her advocacy to a whole new level with this excellent book. It's packed full of practical answers to the challenges and opportunities of raising an exceptional child. Parents will feel empowered and confident knowing they have enough information to create a plan for their child's future.” —Diane Pope, President of The Autism Hope Center

“I highly recommend Raising Exceptional Children. It offers great insight and information for parents with children living with ADHD, autism, ODD, etc. The book explains the diagnosis, what to expect, how to navigate the school systems for IEPs, and gives examples on how to handle everyday situations that may arise. This book is a fountain of practical knowledge.” —P. Henry MS, LPC-BCBA

“Marianne Young is a fierce mom, parent of dyslexic children, and professional advocate. Her new book Raising Exceptional Children handholds you through special education in public schools.” —Hilary Laxson, mom of a dyslexic child and founder of The Dyslexia Life

“Raising Exceptional Children is an essential guide to understanding the complexities of raising a child with different abilities.” —Kirk Holcombe, Executive Director of Access 2 Independence

“Marianne Young is a fiercely passionate and dynamic advocate who brings a wealth of knowledge to her book. Raising Exceptional Children is a heart-tugging yet immensely informative blueprint for parents navigating their child’s differences. This book does not disappoint!” —DeJunne’ Clark Jackson, MA, MAT, MEd, CALT, Founder of Learning Fundamentals Educational Therapy & Consulting, www.learningfundamentalsed.com

“Marianne's book is a must-read for every parent searching for answers to support their neurodiverse child. It is an easy read filled with practical tips, strategies, tools and resources that will give a jump-start in their journey.” —Cigdem Knebel, Founder, Simple Words Books: Decodable Chapter Books