What About my child?

About the Book

The only disability in life is a bad attitude. There are a matrix of terms and definitions that a parents and teachers are faced with everyday. These terms can be confusing and because they appear to be medical in their design create a feeling of being not normal. We have designed this book to allow the parent, teacher and layperson to gain an understanding of the various conditions that are placed on a child. As you gain an understanding, never lose sight of the fact that we aren’t dealing with inanimate objects but children. Children who are searching for their goals and are in need of learning strategies that will take them there. We are also dealing, indirectly with parents, who love their child and want to gain understanding so that they may support them to their utmost. We are also talking about teachers, who are searching for solutions. All three groups; children, parents and teachers need to be celebrated in what they are trying to do and recognized for their achievements. It is together that we grow and together that we achieve. This book is to aid in that goal and we hope that you gain for this book the knowledge and wisdom that will allow you to continue in the search for learning. Drs. Sze & Cowden

About the Author

Susan Sze, Ph.D. received her Ph.D. in special education from the State University of New York at Buffalo, NY. She teaches a variety of courses at Niagara University in NY: introductory to special education, learning disabilities, physical and health disabilities, educational research methods, human development, current issues in special education, assistive technology, inclusive strategies, practicum & seminar, and corrective and remedial reading. A researcher, professor, writer and speaker, she has published seven textbooks and numerous journal articles. Dr. Sze has spoken at conferences and workshops to over 5000 people throughout the United States, Canada, China, England, Spain and Australia. Peter Alexander Cowden, Ph.D. area of concern is in teaching students with exceptional needs. He has published five textbooks in the field of education. Dr. Cowden has received numerous national and international awards including International Citizen of the Year; Special Educator of the year for the USA; Special Educator of the year for Canada; and nominated for Outstanding American. He is currently on the Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in the World list of Outstanding Educators. Dr. Cowden has spoken at conferences and workshops throughout the United States, Canada, China, and Spain. Dr. Cowden presently teaches at the College of Education at Niagara University.