- Eric Abrahamson/David H. Freedman
- Jeff Bredenberg
- Dana Buchman
- Stacie Cockrell/Cathy O'Neill/Julia Stone
- Joshua Coleman
- Rita Emmett
- Carol Evans
- Adele Faber/Elaine Mazlish
- Beth Feldman/Yvette Manessis Corporon
- Paige Hobey
- Deidre Imus
- Jane Isay
- Dr. Harvey Karp
- Thomas Kostigen/Elizabeth Rogers
- Andra Medea
- Ann Pleshette Murphy
- Elizabeth Pantley
- Kathy Peel
- Kathryn Sansone
- Martha Stewart
- Dr. Jennifer Trachtenberg
- Denis Waitley
- Rosalind Wiseman
Dana Buchman: Raising a Child With Special Needs
Dana Buchman shares her journey towards accepting and understanding her daughter's learning differences.
- When Do Learning Differences Become Apparent?
- How Do I Know If My Child Has Special Needs?
- How Do I Cope With a Child That Has Special Needs?
- What Help is Available For My Special Needs Child?
- Do You Suspect Your Child Is Learning Disabled?
- Dana Shares Her Personal Story
About Dana Buchman
Dana Buchman eponymous line of women's fashion is one of the most widely distributed designer labels in the country. Dana has recently written a book with her teenage daughter, Charlotte, about living with learning disabilities. Her book, 'A Special Education,' reveals the process of Charlotte's development as well as Buchman's own path to self-discovery. Dana Buchman is graciously donating her proceeds from 'A Special Education' to the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) to support their mission and programs.
Praise for Dana
"Dana Buchman illuminates the challenges faced by so many mothers and fathers whose children seem out-of-step yet undeniably promising in their wiring!"
-- Mel Levine, M.D., author A Mind at a Time and Co-Chairman, the All Kinds of Minds Institute
"This is an extraordinarily engaging, candid and courageous book. Dana Buchman’s decision to explore important and difficult issues facing her own family produces insights and hope for all families who are affected by learning disabilities. This is essential reading for parents -- and for anyone who wants to know more about children's profound influence on their parents."
-- James H. Wendorf, Executive Director, National Center for Learning Disabilities
Buy Dana's Book
'A Special Education' offers inspiration and advice to families that have children with learning differences.
Burning Questions
- When do learning differences become apparent?
- How do I know if my child is learning disabled?
- How can my kids help me become a better person?
- How can I manage having a career and being a mom?
- How do I stop having mommy guilt?
- How can I expect to feel after giving birth?
- Is it selfish of me to take time for myself?
