Parenting Children with Disabilities with Kelley Coleman
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Episode 47: Parenting Children with Disabilities with Kelley Coleman @hellokelleycoleman This week Rachael and Kelley Coleman, author and mother, discuss parenting children with disabilities. Here’s what they discuss inside this powerful episode: Hear Kelley’s personal journey with parenting two kids: one with multiple disabilities and one with typical development Kelley shares her story about her son’s diagnosis and how it changed her as a parent Suggestions for parents who just received a diagnosis or are trying to receive a diagnosis for their child Ways for parents to feel empowered to speak up for their child Fostering communication with your child’s school team and others Grieving the childhood you pictured for your kid The ways your relationship with your partner can be affected by parenting a child with disabilities How to talk to your kids about others with disabilities All about her book: Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child The importance of finding community of support and connecting with others who are in similar situations And so much more! Kelley is a feature film development executive turned author and advocate for parent caregivers and individuals with disabilities. Her writing and advocacy draw upon over a decade of experience accessing the necessary supports for children with disabilities to succeed, including her own child. Kelley’s book Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child: Your Guide to the Essential Systems, Services, and Supports is available for preorder and will be released March 12th. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, two boys, and her son’s trusty service dog. Mentioned in this episode: Kelley’s Book: Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child: Your Guide to the Essential Systems, Services, and Supports Kelley’s website: kelleycoleman.com Kelley’s Instagram: @hellokelleycoleman Welcome To Holland by Emily Perl Kingsley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
