Just Call Me Dean: And Don’T Rain on My Parade

Florene Stewart Poyadue

okt. 2011 · iUniverse

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Meet Dean A. A. Poyadue. Dean is many things to many peoplea son, a husband, a college student, and an employee. He is also a man living with Down syndrome. Just Call Me Dean is his remarkable story, which he tells with a little help from his mom, Florene.

Deans innocence and wisdom will capture your heart as he takes you on a journey through the key events of his life, from early childhood to the present. Discover how, with a can-do attitude and the help of his family, Dean has conquered lifes milestonescollege, employment, marriage, independence, and more.

Full of inspiration of anyone whose life is touched by someone with special needs, Just Call Me Dean seeks to help professionals enhance their empathy and skills. Parents of special needs can broaden their expectations for their own children as they learn of Deans accomplishments. Finally, Deans story can help educate the general public about the millions of Americans living with disabilities.

Dean challenges us to seek out lifes adventures. Are you up for the challenge?

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Florene Stewart Poyadue, RN, PhD, is a teacher, counselor, nurse, and mother of four. She is the founder of Parents Helping Parents, an organization for parents of children with special needs, and is the co-author of The Parent to Parent Handbook. She has received numerous awards for her work, including a Point of Light Award from President George H. W. Bush. She currently lives in California.

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