Ordinary Families, Special Children, Third Edition: A Systems Approach to Childhood Disability

Now in a revised and expanded third edition, this popular clinical reference and text provides a multisystems perspective on childhood disability and its effects on family life. The volume examines how child, family, ecological, and sociocultural variables intertwine to shape the ways families respond to disability, and how professionals can promote coping, adaptation, and empowerment. Accessible and engaging, the book integrates theory and research with vignettes and firsthand reflections from family members.
 
New in the Third Edition
*Updated with current research, counseling approaches, and resources
*New chapter on the challenges and opportunities of adulthood
*Expanded coverage of disability pride, family diversity, and the role of fathers