Holt-Woehl, Hollie M.,

They don't come with instructions : cries, wisdom, and hope for parenting children with developmental challenges / Hollie M. Holt-Woehl. - ix, 111 pages ; 23 x 23 cm. - Living with hope . - Living with hope (Fortress Press) .

Includes bibliographical references (page 111).

Introduction: If only children came with instructions -- Something's not quite right : a cry for help -- Down in my heart : a cry of joy -- It never ends : A cry of challenge -- How long? : a cry of pain -- Conviction of things not seen : a cry of faith -- Grace for the day : wisdom to care for self -- Listen up! : wisdom to share -- Living with hope.

Hollie M. Holt-Woehl offers insights for the journey with a developmentally challenged child. As the mother of a son with an autism diagnosis, she also offers ways to keep hope. The book focuses on the challenges of parenting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD), and/or Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). Readers who seek to understand what it is like to live with a developmentally challenged child will appreciate Holt-Woehl's down-to-earth and compassionate approach.

1506427413 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9781506427416 (pbk. : alk. paper)


Children with disabilities.
Parents of children with disabilities.
Parenting.
Child rearing.

HQ759.913 / .H65 2018

649/.151