Different Dads : fathers' stories of parenting disabled children
By: Harrison, Jill.
Contributor(s): Henderson, Matthew | Leonard, Rob.
Publisher: London JKP 2007Edition: 1st.Description: 173 p. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 9781843104544.Subject(s): FATHER PARTICIPATION
| FATHERS | CHALLENGES | SUPPORT | FAMILY EXPERIENCESSummary: Offers a collection of inspiring personal testimonies written by fathers of children with a disability who reflect on their own experiences and offer advice to other fathers and families on the challenges of raising a child with a disability. Features fathers who represent a broad spectrum of experience, their contributions reflect a wide range of cultures; some are single fathers, others are married adoptive fathers. Explores issues such as the reactions of family, friends and colleagues, how to deal with the organisations and professionals that support families with a disabled child and the difficulty of being open about feelings in a culture that doesn't always expect men to have a sensitive or nurturing role.
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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| Book | IHC Library | 310 HAR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | W006230 |
Offers a collection of inspiring personal testimonies written by fathers of children with a disability who reflect on their own experiences and offer advice to other fathers and families on the challenges of raising a child with a disability. Features fathers who represent a broad spectrum of experience, their contributions reflect a wide range of cultures; some are single fathers, others are married adoptive fathers. Explores issues such as the reactions of family, friends and colleagues, how to deal with the organisations and professionals that support families with a disabled child and the difficulty of being open about feelings in a culture that doesn't always expect men to have a sensitive or nurturing role.
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