Getting Your Child Identified Without Losing Your Mind

When your child is struggling, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by unanswered questions, conflicting advice, and unfamiliar educational terminology. You may know something is not quite right but feel uncertain about what to do next or where to turn for help.

Getting Your Child Identified Without Losing Your Mind will help you understand the journey towards getting the right support for your child. Drawing on more than twenty years of experience in Special Education, Marsha Kerr Talley provides practical guidance to help parents understand assessments, educational eligibility, support services, and the decisions that shape a child's educational journey.

Written with Jamaican families in mind while also guiding parents in the United Kingdom and the United States, this book explains complex educational processes in plain language. It will help you ask better questions, work collaboratively with schools, and make informed decisions with greater confidence.

Above all, this book will help you better understand your child, remove barriers to learning, and ensure they receive the support they need to learn, develop confidence, and thrive.