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Uncommon Fathers - Reflections On Raising a Child With A Disability

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By and for fathers of kids with special needs.

Fathers and mothers often have complementary strengths and parenting skills. Hear what dads have to say in this first book written by and for fathers of children with special needs. Good for fathers, mothers and professionals to read! Editor Donald J. Meyer. 224 pp.

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Uncommon Fathers - Reflections On Raising a Child With A Disability

Typical Access Profile

Auditory

Normal
Low
Extremely Low
Not Using Hearing
Hyper-Acute

Vision

Normal
Low
Extremely Low
Not Using Vision

Gross Motor

All
Some
Few
Not Using Gross Motor

Fine Motor

All
Some
Few
Not Using Fine Motor

Developmental Age Range

0 - 2
3 - 5
6 - 8
9 - 12
13 and Over

Language

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Some Spoken
Receptive Only
Sign
Assistive/Augmentitive
Not Using Language
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