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Meet Dean A. A. Poyadue. Dean is many things to many peoplea son, a husband, a college student, and an employee. He is also a man living with Down syndrome. Just Call Me Dean is his remarkable story, which he tells with a little help from his mom, Florene. Deans innocence and wisdom will capture your heart as he takes you on a journey through the key events of his life, from early childhood to the present. Discover how, with a can-do attitude and the help of his family, Dean has conquered lifes milestonescollege, employment, marriage, independence, and more. Full of inspiration of anyone whose life is touched by someone with special needs, Just Call Me Dean seeks to help professionals enhance their empathy and skills. Parents of special needs can broaden their expectations for their own children as they learn of Deans accomplishments. Finally, Deans story can help educate the general public about the millions of Americans living with disabilities. Dean challenges us to seek out lifes adventures. Are you up for the challenge?
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In this comprehensive book, you'll learn how to develop and maintain a strong local Parent to Parent program that individually matches "veteran" supporting parents with those who are new to the challenges of caring for a child with a disability.
Papers from a conference sponsored by the Beach Center on Families and Disability at the University of Kansas and the Center for Children with Chronic Illness and Disability at the University of Minnesota.
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