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A review by rekastormborn
Oddly Normal: One Family's Struggle to Help Their Teenage Son Come to Terms with His Sexuality by John R. Schwartz
4.0
This book is an interesting read for perspective on a number of different things, not least of which is how to advocate for a child who is a little different as they move through school. While It's aimed at parents who think their child might be gay (or whose child has told them so) it can still be a helpful resource for any parent dealing with a child who is perceived as different and not getting the help they need in school. It explains a few things about IEPs and other school resources required under ADA and education related laws that the average parent probably isn't aware of. It also shows a very good example of how to advocate for your child when the school or other professionals are trying to give the child a label or diagnosis that might not be fully appropriate especially at a much younger age when there can be variances in maturity that account for the differences being noted. There's also a lot of stress on the fact that every child is different, which the authors obviously thought was very important to keep in mind.