Chicken Soup for the Soul: Children
with Special Needs: Stories of Love
and Understanding for Those Who
Care for Children with Disabilities by
Karen Simmons
As One Of The Coauthors . . .
These powerful heart-rending stories are filled with honesty, humor, hope
and offer inspiration to parents, teachers, and anyone else who cares for
children with special needs. By embracing the magnificence, inner peace,
and beauty each child possess, our own attitudes are shifted from despair
to promise.
—Gerold G Jampolsky, M.D., Founder of International Center of
Attitudinal Healing, Sausalito , California

Raising a child with special needs is a lifelong commitment that is as
unique as each person who embarks on it. Written by a variety of authors
who share in this distinctive relationship, Chicken Soup for the Soul
Children with Special Needs offers a glimpse into the lives of others who
are on a similar path.
These stories provide insight, comfort, and connection with others who
have walked this powerful and transformational journey. The authors of
these candid stories relate their own experiences of adjusting, reaching
out, and flourishing and share their universal worries, their tears, and the
laughter that come with this extraordinary relationship. Most important,
through these stories, you will be guided with the wisdom of fellow parents,
caregivers, and those with special needs to help you be the very best
parent or caregiver you can be.
Personal Review: Chicken Soup for the Soul: Children with
Special Needs: Stories of Love and Understanding for Those
Who Care for Children with Disabilities by Karen Simmons
Whenever I read a book review and someone says they are a contributor, I
immediately find myself thinking, "Yep, a little bias there..." That, I believe,
is a natural reaction. However, Chicken Soup books have so many
contributors, and each writer offers just one small piece of the whole
publication. I did write one of the stories in this book, but I invite you to
consider my comments regarding the book as a fellow parent, caregiver,
advocate, and/or special educator.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Children with Special Needs includes stories
that can warm the heart of anyone. Stories about perseverence,
achievement, challenges, funny moments, and survival avail. As a mom to
five kids (four with varying special needs including ADHD, tic disorders,
limb difference, hypothyroidism, growth hormone deficiency and newly
diagnosed myasthenia gravis), I can relate from that perspective. As a
special educator, I appreciate the stories of others who are working
alongside me to help children achieve their maximum potential. I've
laughed at the humor shared by some of the writers, and cried over other
stories. This book is more like "Chicken Stew"--a variety of flavors and
textures all mixed together to create something special and unique. Just
like the incredible kids you'll meet when you read it!
I have used this book as a gift to friends several times over. Many have
told me how much they have enjoyed it, and that it's an especially good
read while sitting in a waiting room or in the car while the kids are finishing
up soccer practice. It would be ideal for a first time teacher or anyone who

works with children. What a wonderful educational tool it could be for a
high school class! Sharing these stories of triumph with teenagers just five
minutes a day would help to dispel so many stereotypes. My 12 year old
son read it cover to cover, and is now planning to go into the field of
special education. He even took the book to camp with him to read at rest
hour! Contact information is available for the reader to connect with those
who wrote stories for this book. This is an especially nice resource for a
parent or teacher who is dealing with a child with a low incidence disability.
There was a review posted earlier, in which the writer stated that some of
the authors had been previously published by Chicken Soup. This is not
because the company is soliciting writings from them--it's because the
company is a pleasure to work with and very ethical. As a first time writer,
I have nothing but accolades to share about this publisher! I imagine the
writers go back again and again because of their positive experience, and
so many have been touched and inspired by people with special needs.
Definitely a good read--for anyone!
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