A Special Education: One Family's Journey Through the Maze of Learning Disabilities

by Dana Buchman

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The celebrated designer Dana Buchman knew almost nothing about "learning differences" when her daughter, Charlotte, was diagnosed with disabilities as a toddler. She soon discovered that the hard work and determination that had taken her from the Ivy League to her own fashion label wouldn't be enough to deal with Charlotte's disabilities; she would have to acquire a new skill set-to be able to see Charlotte as a person with unique abilities. A moving mother-daughter story, A Special show more Education is an inspiring account of one mother's journey to acceptance and understanding, as well as a family's triumph over daunting circumstances. show less

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This book came to me right at the right time. Dana Buchman's honest narrative about denial and the pain that she had to overcome to really begin to help not only her daughter but herself and the rest of her family was something that resonated with me. It is a tough struggle at best when you have a LD child but to have three and have them be each with their own unique set of problems is more than just a notion. As she discusses how new changes occur as your child moves through school and grows in age, it helped me to see that they were simply that, changes not more problems. This book gave me comfort and has given me some new direction as well.

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