Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child

“Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child is the book I wish my mom had when I became disabled at the age of 9. It’s a practical guide that highlights the necessity of firsthand disabled expertise, encouraging parents to involve their children in decisions about their own lives, even from an early age. This is wisdom for all parents who are raising the next generation of disabled leaders.”–Tiffany Yu, CEO and Founder of Diversability and author of The Anti-Ableist Manifesto (Hachette Go, 2024)
“I wish this book was around 17 years ago when our son was diagnosed with epilepsy. We had nowhere to turn and nobody to talk to about it. We caregivers owe Kelley a debt of gratitude.”–Greg Grunberg, Actor, Founder of TalkAboutIt.org
“This book should be mandatory reading for all families of children with disabilities, regardless of age or disability type. It positions itself in a way that families should model, a position of listening and learning. What a gift!”–Rebecca Cokley, U.S. Disability Rights Program Officer, the Ford Foundation (and mom of 3)
“When my boys were diagnosed, both times my husband and I were given a stack of papers, a ‘good luck, ’ and a swift quick out the door. We were pretty much on our own. I would have loved a resource like this that could grow with us as my children grew. One that would inform us of all the assistance, materials, programs, and services they could qualify for.”–Tiffany Hammond, Autistic Advocate, writer/creator of Fidgets and Fries, and author of #1 New York Times Bestseller A Day with No Words
“When your child receives a diagnosis of disability, most parents feel overwhelmed and confused about how to handle things. In her new book, Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child, Kelley Coleman breaks it down, explaining everything you need to know in an accessible way. If you don’t yet have a best friend or family member who has travelled this path and can advise you, her counsel will be invaluable.”–Kelly Fradin, MD, Director of Pediatrics at the Atria Institute in New York City, and author of Advanced Parenting

Kelley Coleman is a feature film development executive turned writer and reinventress of wheels. She writes for family audiences, and developed early versions of movies including Frozen, Tangled, and The Princess and the Frog. As a disability rights advocate and parent of a child with multiple disabilities, Coleman is passionate about writing stories featuring people with diverse abilities, like her own son, who literally cannot write their stories for themselves. She and her family live in Los Angeles.

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