Talking To Your Disabled Child
Compassionate wisdom for parents and children navigating the journey of lifelong disability together
- Parenting & Family
- Biography
- Wellness & Fitness
How do you tell your child that their path will look different from everyone else's? For parents of children with progressive conditions like Duchenne muscular dystrophy, the weight of the unknown can be paralyzing. Scott Bennett has lived that unknown for sixty-two years. As a long-term survivor of DMD, he offers a perspective few can provide: the view from inside the diagnosis. In this essential guide, Bennett bridges the gap between parental fear and a child’s reality, showing that honesty—even about the hardest truths—is the greatest gift a parent can give. Talking To Your Disabled Child is more than a memoir; it is a roadmap for fostering independence, navigating medical milestones, and protecting the emotional well-being of the entire family. Bennett challenges the narrative of tragedy, teaching families how to trade guilt for proactive planning and statistics for a celebrated life. From handling teenage privacy to the vital community found at summer camps, this book empowers you to have the difficult conversations that lead to a lifetime of mutual respect and resilience. Discover how to help your child live a rich, purposeful life that is defined by quality, not just quantity.