Just One of the Kids

Kay Harris Kriegsman, Ph.D., is a practicing psychologist, consultant on disability issues, and author of Taking Charge: Teenagers Talk About Life & Physical Disabilities. Sara Palmer, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. With Jeffrey B. Palmer, M.D., they are coauthors of Spinal Cord Injury: A Guide for Living.

• PrefaceIntroduction: Raising Children—Resilient and Ready for AdulthoodPart I: In the BeginningThe Webers: A young family juggles the needs of twin boys, one with and one without a physical disability1. Getting the NewsThe Hamiltons: Raising teenagers in a blended family with humor, responsibility, and respect for differences2. Coming HomePart II: All in the FamilyThe Bowers: An athletic couple sort out what works for them in raising their only child, a serious student and accomplished wheelchair athlete3. Inclusive Parenting: Make It Work for YouThe Fishers: Parents working together to build family unity and protect their children while allowing them to take healthy risks4. Brothers and Sisters: Siblings Sharing Family Life with Physical Disability in the MixThe Brandons: A family devoted to faith, education, and unconditional love, inspired by Grandfather's example and bolstered by his support5. Grandparents: Seeing through a New LensPart III: Into the Wide WorldThe Sheridan-Wolfe Family: Two women build their family by adoptingchildren who have complex disabilities and helping them reach their potential6. Opening Doors to InclusionThe O'Briens: Parents working together to help their daughters develop individual talents, support one another, and practice their faith7. Letting One Dream Go to Let Another GrowResourcesNotesIndex

The authors show families how to be pragmatic and inclusive when solving problems and setting expectations. The real family stories and personal experiences of the authors, one of whom has such a disability, create an intimate and nonjudgmental tone with a degree of optimism that parents are likely to appreciate. A valuable resource for families looking for encouragement as they try to create an inclusive environment for their child with a physical disability. Library Journal I would highly recommend Just One of the Kids: Raising a Resilient Family When One of Your Children Has a Physical Disability as an addition to the library of any family that includes a child with a physical disability, as well as being a valuable resource to grandparents, extended family members, friends, and health care professionals who are part of this community. -- Sandra E. James Journal of Child and Family Studies This book is ideal for any parents or carers who are caring for children with physical disabilities. -- Emma Connolly Nursing Times