Anne Addison is a mother of a boy with ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome and developmental delays, who shares her techniques and strategies for overcoming the little and large challenges of raising an exceptional child. Translating her successful business skills and health care knowledge to the world of special needs, Anne shows how she determined her way into her son's world to learn what she must do to change the course of his life.

From every day life skills such as getting dressed and going to bed to crafting a circle of friends, effectively working with the school, encouraging hobbies and interests and negotiating public situations, Anne shares easy-to-implement strategies and solutions to the myriad of problems facing parents and those who work with children who are behaviorally challenging. One Small Starfish is a deep and compassionate story of one mother's struggle and triumph to raise a child beyond what the world thought he could be. A must-read for parents, educators, therapists, and anyone working with special needs children.

Contents

1. Introduction
2. The Diagnosis Process
3. School Days, School Days
4. Navigating Everyday Life In and Out of The Home
5. Surviving a Crisis - Hitting Bottom and Back Again
6. Dealing with Doctors and Therapists
7. Circle of Support
8. Staying in Balance
9. It's What's Inside That Counts

1. Sample Letters
2. Logs and Tracking Tools
3. Medical Information
4. Resources
5. Point Sheet System
6. Index