<DIV>Parents of children with special needs face unique emotional and practical challenges everyday. These issues are seldom addressed by the medical community—and parents' most compelling questions remain unanswered. <b>Judith Loseff Lavin</b> was thrust into the world of children's hospitals and special needs when her daughter was born with a cleft lip and palate. In <b>Special Kids Need Special Parents</b>, she draws on interviews with health care professionals, nationally recognized authorities, and other parents of children with special needs to give readers the advice, encouragement, and comfort they crave. Raising a child with special needs can be a daunting task, but it can also be a meaningful journey—helping parents uncover reserves of strength, wisdom and love they never knew they had. <p> ? Boosting your child's self-esteem<br> ? Coping with chronic pain, sleep problems and frequent hospitalizations<br> ? Dealing with your feelings of grief and anger<br> ? Choosing a therapist<br> ? Finding suitable, reliable childcare<br> ? How to cope with teasing<br> ? The impact a child with special needs can have on a marriage, siblings, and grandparents<br> ? Finding cosmetic help, including hair replacement<br> ? Prosthetic and orthotic options<br> </div>