Parenting a disabled child can elicit complex emotional responses the authors experience as a psychologist and a parent of disabled child in forms this book which explores what helps and hinders parent carers emotional well-being research suggests that mental health relationships family life access to work and leisure activities as well as finances can all be affected.

This book is written from Jo's personal experiences combined with her professional knowledge and expertise is for and about families. It is firmly grounded in reality with quotes from families that many of us can easily identify with it is informative and practical honest and hopeful this is a resource that will not only be useful for families but also help professionals who support them to better understand what life is like day by day.

Written for parents of disabled children they will find emotional support encouragement and practical guidance in this important book.