A counselor who uses hypnosis in practice describes ways in which he uses the approach in dealing with his young disabled daughter. (CL)

The mother of two children with congenital myopathy characterized by weak muscles recounts her experiences in obtaining an accurate diagnosis, finding opportunities for socialization, and encouraging independence. (CL)

The mother of a mentaly retarded young man describes how important repetition, relaxation, and routine have been to her family and how helpful they may be to others. She discusses the need for planning ahead when routines are to be broken. (CL)

The mother of two children with hearing loss describes the ways in which an FM auditory trainer exposed the children to language and enabled the family to communicate with them. (CL)

A single parent describes her struggles with her young son whose hyperactive disruptive behavior aggravated an already failing marriage. She notes the help provided by advocacy and support groups. (CL)

The mother of a Down's Syndrome toddler describes the rewards of early reading experiences for her son. (CL)

The mother of a child with Rett Syndrome, a degenerative brain disease, describes difficulties in obtaining a diagnosis and the relief she and her family felt once the diagnosis was made. She emphasizes the need for parents to offer each other support. (CL)

The author describes her experiences in teaching her mentally retarded daughter about sex and the changes happening to her body. She suggests the needs of disabled young people extend beyond preventing unplanned pregnancy and preparing them for their menstrual period. (CL)

The author discusses the need for parents to teach their disabled children social skills and to aid the child's adjustment by encouraging appropriate clothing and manners. (CL)

Parents of a child with muscular dystrophy recount their reactions to learning of the diagnosis, their gradual acceptance, and their son's resistance, which was gradually lessened when he was provided with more information and treated more normally as a member of the family. (CL)

Parents of a premature infant with possible developmental problems were having marital difficulties stemming from different attitudes and approaches towards the professionals treating their child. (CL)

The father of a profoundly hearing impaired 4-year-old describes his initial anger upon discovering his child's problem and ways in which he translated those feelings to action on his child's behalf. He describes a program of intensive speech therapy and parent training that has resulted in progress in speech. (CL)