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Parenting The Atypical Child

Perigee Books

Autism, ADHD and other issues plague children and their families like never before. 

Services to help them are on the rise, but can lag behind the need. 

Pediatric psychologist Dr. Rita Eichenstein uses the term "atypical" for the gamut of issues, ranging from learning disorders to physical medical problems. 

And in her book Not What I Expected, Dr. Eichenstein helps the parents of atypical children find strategies for moving forward. 

She joins us to discuss her book, and the work that went into it.   

 

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Geoffrey Riley is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism and hosted the Jefferson Exchange on JPR from 2009 through August 2024. He's been a broadcaster in the Rogue Valley for more than 35 years, working in both television and radio.