Melanie, Bird with a Broken Wing, 1st Edition eBook

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Gripping, raw, and beautiful, this book reveals the struggles and rewards of caring for a child with severe disability and helps professionals work more sensitively and effectively with families of children with special needs. Written with grace and candor by special education professional Beth Harry, the book chronicles the life of her daughter, Melanie, who was born with a rare form of cerebral palsy and died less than 6 years later. Captivating the reader from page one, Dr.

Harry illuminates the full spectrum of her parenting experiences—from the day her ‘little bird' came into the world to the day she left. Readers will come away with a deep understanding of the complex emotions that parents experience as they adjust to life with a child who has special needsthe practical and emotional aspects of supporting a child with feeding difficulties, vision impairment, and limited motor skillsthe joy parents experience when their child begins to communicate and make personal connectionsthe lasting impact a professional's words can have on a parent, and the need to provide positive support that allows a child to reach her full potentialthe services, therapies, and interventions that improved Melanie's quality of life-and how they've changed since her story began in the 1970sIdeal for use as a supplemental text in courses for preservice early interventionists, early childhood special educators, special educators, and health professionals, this book gives readers an unforgettable inside look at what families experience when their child has a disability—and how to meet their needs as their child grows. And, a Reader's Guide is included!

Perfect for use in the classroom or in book clubs, the thought-provoking discussion questions help professionals absorb the book's lessons and apply them to everyday practice with families. Eye-opening and inspiring, Melanie, Bird with a Broken Wing will leave a lasting impression and will, as Dr. Harry urges, prepare readers ‘to believe the messages of their hearts as they make professional decisions.

Publication details

Author: Harry, Beth
Publisher: Brookes Publishing
eText ISBN: 9781598571134, 9781598572872, 1598572873
Print ISBN: 9781598571134, 1598571133

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About this eTextbook

Harry illuminates the full spectrum of her parenting experiences—from the day her ‘little bird’ came into the world to the day she left. Readers will come away with a deep understanding of the complex emotions that parents experience as they adjust to life with a child who has special needsthe practical and emotional aspects of supporting a child with feeding difficulties, vision impairment, and limited motor skillsthe joy parents experience when their child begins to communicate and make personal connectionsthe lasting impact a professional’s words can have on a parent, and the need to provide positive support that allows a child to reach her full potentialthe services, therapies, and interventions that improved Melanie’s quality of life-and how they’ve changed since her story began in the 1970sIdeal for use as a supplemental text in courses for preservice early interventionists, early childhood special educators, special educators, and health professionals, this book gives readers an unforgettable inside look at what families experience when their child has a disability—and how to meet their needs as their child grows. And, a Reader’s Guide is included!

Perfect for use in the classroom or in book clubs, the thought-provoking discussion questions help professionals absorb the book’s lessons and apply them to everyday practice with families. Eye-opening and inspiring, Melanie, Bird with a Broken Wing will leave a lasting impression and will, as Dr. Harry urges, prepare readers ‘to believe the messages of their hearts as they make professional decisions.

Publication details

Author: Harry, Beth
Publisher: Brookes Publishing
eText ISBN: 9781598571134, 9781598572872, 1598572873
Print ISBN: 9781598571134, 1598571133

What you receive

A licensed digital edition of this title, supplied as PDF or EPUB. The format is set by the publisher, so email us the ISBN before ordering and we will confirm which one it is.
Delivered to the email address on your order as a secure download link, usually within minutes and always within 24 hours of payment.
Download links do not expire and there is no cap on re-downloads. Readable on any computer, tablet or phone, online or offline.
This is a digital edition. Nothing is printed, packed or posted, and there is no delivery charge.