Dads Raising Children with Special Needs & Disabilities

A Guide for 21st Century Dads

Dads Raising Children with Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide for 21st Century Dads is a father-to-father roadmap for navigating the journey with clarity and courage. You'll find practical guidance on advocacy, family life, emotional resilience, and long-term planning—written with empathy, honesty, and a steady belief in your child's potential. Each chapter covers an important topic, includes an original poem as well as excerpts from a handful of SFN Dad To Dad Podcast guests, and, on a more lighthearted note, a Dad Joke. The book also includes a comprehensive curriculum for the listener or those using the book for small-group discussions.

What you'll take away:

Clear, actionable guidance you can use immediately

Confidence navigating schools, services, and support systems

Tools for reducing overwhelm and strengthening your family culture

Encouragement that's real—hopeful without pretending it's easy

Do you know a family raising a child with special needs? Let them know you see them and share a copy of this book with them.

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