Parents get help navigating the difficult waters of raising a special needs child in The Special Needs of Parenting.

The challenges of raising a child with special needs are far beyond those of the typical parenting experience; therefore, parents need to use different skills and strategies.   

Written by a clinical psychologist who is the parent of a special needs child, The Special Needs of Parenting is an indispensible guide to help parents understand themselves through this journey so that they can meet these challenges directly. 

The book provides a framework for parents to understand themselves and what they are going through as parents, which will bring a new stability to their lives. As they process the loss of the ideal child and deal with chronic sorrow issues, they will be more effective parents. 

The Special Needs of Parenting blends the experience of a parent with the wisdom of an expert to help families on their own unique journey.

"Dr. Trudeau helps parents navigate the difficult ongoing challenges of special needs parenting. His intelligent, humorous, yet sensitive approach will most assuredly be helpful to these tender parents."
John W. James, co-author of The Grief Recovery Handbook

"He really gets it!"
Cinda Chatfield, Director of Child Behavior Services

About the Author



Stephen Trudeau Psy.D. is a clinical psychologist working with troubled youth, couples and parenting issues.  He co-hosts the Emotional Fitness radio program on KCLU-NPR and has been published in a number of magazines and journals.  He lives with his wife Mary and their son Devin in Thousand Oaks, Ca.