Different dads : fathers' stories of parenting disabled children

Fathers of disabled children can feel overlooked when the focus of much parenting support is aimed at mothers. "Different Dads" is a collection of personal testimonies written by fathers of children with a disability who reflect on their own experiences and offer advice to other fathers and families on the challenges of raising a child with a disability.

The fathers featured represent a broad spectrum of experiences.

Contributors are drawn from a wide range of cultures; some are single fathers, others are married adoptive fathers.

What they all have in common are the challenges that face them and their families in raising a child with a disability.

Areas explored include the reactions of family, friends and colleagues, how to deal with the organizations and professionals that support families with a disabled child and the difficulty of being open about feelings in a culture that doesn't always expect men to have a sensitive or nurturing role. Offering direct and insightful perspectives on being a father of a child with a disability, this book will be a valuable source of support and information for families with disabled children, and also for health and social care professionals who work with these families.