The Hand Book: An Informational Guide for Parents of Children with Hand Differences

The Hand Book is a unique and much needed guide for knowledge-seeking parents of a child with a hand difference. The Hand Book follows you through your personal journey of understanding the science of hand differences. It offers support as you cope with the news of your child’s hand difference at birth, make medical decisions, enroll your child in school, prepare your child for living independently as an adult, and everything in between. You will find practical advice on creating a healthy environment for your child based on detailed scientific information, medical expertise, and personal experience, as well as definitions of common terms. Each chapter contains discussion questions and worksheets that provide an open space for your family to process the range of emotions, decisions, and new information commonly involved with parenting a child with a hand difference. 

Authors Nina Lightdale-Miric, MD and Sarah Tuberty, OTD, OTR/L provide welcoming, actionable, and relevant guidance in a time when children with disabilities and differences are now more than ever empowered to advocate for themselves with pride. The Hand Book is a comprehensive resource supported by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand, written by experts in the field that will leave you feeling confident and your child feeling limitless.

Size: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2

Format: Paperback

Pages: 176

Published By: American Society for Surgery of the Hand