Winner, 2016 Outstanding Publication in the Sociology of Disability, American Sociological Association, Section Disability and SocietyRecent years have seen an explosion in the number of children diagnosed with “invisible disabilities” such as ADHD, mood and conduct disorders, and high-functioning autism spectrum disorders. Whether they are viewed as biological problems in brain wiring or as results of the increasing medicalization of childhood, the burden of dealing with the day-to-day trials and complex medical and educational decisions falls almost entirely on mothers. Yet few ask how these mothers make sense of their children’s troubles, and to what extent they feel responsibility or blame. Raising Generation Rx offers a groundbreaking study that situates mothers’ experiences within an age of neuroscientific breakthrough, a high-stakes knowledge-based economy, cutbacks in public services and decent jobs, and increased global competition and racialized class and gender inequality.          Through in-depth interviews, observations of parents’ meetings, and analyses of popular advice, Linda Blum examines the experiences of diverse mothers coping with the challenges of their children’s “invisible disabilities” in the face of daunting social, economic, and political realities. She reveals how mothers in widely varied households learn to advocate for their children in the dense bureaucracies of the educational and medical systems; wrestle with anguishing decisions about the use of psychoactive medications; and live with the inescapable blame and stigma in their communities. 

Product Description: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other national policies are designed to ensure the greatest possible inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of American life. But as a matter of national policy we still place the lion's share of responsibility for raising children with disabilities on their families...read more

The volume examines the many variables that shape the ways families respond to childhood disability and the extent to which they can overcome the physical, cultural and social barriers to a satisfactory lifestyle.

Product Description: In this powerful and honest book, Maura Weis, wife of Notre Dame football coach Charlie Weis, shares the challenges and blessings of raising their special needs daughter, Hannah. In a moving story that will both bring tears to your eyes and a smile to your face, Maura Weis bravely describes the emotional ups and downs of life with Hannah--now twelve--and she reveals how she has learned to see her daughter, and others with special needs, as gifts who have important lessons in awareness and compassion to teach us all...read more

Product Description: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents and CaregiversAs any parent or caregiver of an individual with developmental disabilities can tell you, planning for the future of an adult with intellectual disabilities, Cerebral Palsy, severe autism, or another such condition requires hard work and good advice...read more

Product Description: This historical reference chronicles parental involvement-or the surprising lack of-in mental retardation services from 1876 to 2000 in America.Thirty-two papers taken from the American Journal on Mental Retardation and Mental Retardation...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Parents, doctors, nurses, lobbyists, politicians, students, advocates, and clergy need to experience the EAGLE DOCTOR. It is a book of stories about living in our controversial world through the eyes of a Native American special-needs child...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: About 12% of all school children are disabled from birth defects, accidents, illnesses or other causes. This means 700 children are born each day who need special care, and the number appears to be growing. Raising a Handicapped Child offers a complete, practical, and reassuring guide for parents who care for these children...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Offers parents of handicapped children advice on finding support from other parents, special organizations, health care professionals, and school systems, and describes rights and services under federal law

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Product Description: Through her work with over eighty parents of special-needs children in parent-support group meetings, seminars and workshops, Nancy O. Wilson has compiled the emotionally-charged stories of the daily struggles of these children and their parents...read more

Product Description: Feminism & Disability, by Hillyer, Barbara

Product Description: The emotional and practical experiences of parents of disabled children come together in this inspiring, comprehensive handbook. Up-to-date information and detailed discussions cover coping with the initial diagnosis and long-term emotional impact, finding the right medical treatment and support services, and getting financial and legal support if necessary...read more

Product Description: Parenting A Child With Special Needs by Rosemarie S. Cooke. Guide for parents of children with disabilities.

Discusses the causes of birth defects, describes genetic counseling, and covers the diagnosis, health care, education, legal rights, and adult life of handicapped children

Discusses the causes of birth defects, describes genetic counseling, and covers the diagnosis, health care, education, legal rights, and adult life of handicapped children

Product Description: Sound, tested methods for enhancing parents' teaching skills.

Advises parents how to help their disabled children to develop self-confidence, and discusses support groups, special health concerns, socialization, dating, and careers