Parenting a Disabled Child: Loving Your Kid Just as They Are with Kelley Coleman [63]
Meet Kelley Coleman, the author of “Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child”. This book is packed with valuable resources, compiled from Kelley's own experiences and the wisdom of over 40 experts, many of whom are disabled themselves. The book aims to help parents spend less time navigating challenges and more time simply loving their kids just as they are.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Crucial advice for parents after their child receives a diagnosis
- What are the best places to look for information and support
- What Kelley wishes other parents understood about caring for a child with a disability
- Navigating the dynamics of parenting both a disabled and a non-disabled child
- Appropriate language and understanding around disability
- Teaching children to be inclusive and how to interact with visibly disabled peers and adults
Kelley's heartfelt and candid responses offer invaluable insights for all parents, whether they're navigating similar paths or simply looking to understand and support those who are. This episode is filled with practical advice, emotional honesty, and a powerful message about inclusion and love. So please share it with a friend who might need to hear it.
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Kelley Coleman
Author, Advocate, Speaker, Mom
Kelley Coleman is a feature film development executive turned author and advocate for parent caregivers and individuals with disabilities. Her book Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child: Your Guide to the Essential Systems, Services, and Supports draws upon over a decade of experience, including her own experience parenting a child with multiple disabilities. Kelley lives in Los Angeles with her husband, two boys, and her son’s trusty service dog.
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