Something's not Right: One family's struggle with learning disabilities by Nancy Lelewer.

Something's not Right: One family's struggle with learning disabilities is the story of Nancy Lelewer, the author, who tells her story of her 4 children, 3 of whom were, in some way, learning disabled. The story centers around Brian, the Lelewer child with the most severe and least understood learning disability.

The story begins in the 60's when little was known about learning disabilities and, often, physicians, educators and parents were at a loss to know what was best for a child with learning differences. This is a tribute to a parent who was a real advocate for her son. Nancy followed what she was felt was best, even when the "professionals" did not agree with her; she had undying confidence in her ability to know what was "working" for Brian and what was not.

Nancy's words reflect her own questioning and self-doubt, her guilt and blaming of self and others and the stress which often exists within the family of a child with special needs. She shares with us her unending search for answers to questions, for the right educational program for Brian and for a way to "provide equal time" to her other children.

Something's not Right:is also a resource book, providing background information and research findings on learning disabilities. It also lists addresses of organizations, recommended books for parents and books to help older and younger children understand learning disabilities.

Lelewer, N. (1994) Something's not Right: One family's struggle with learning disabilities. Acton, MA: VanderWyk & Burnham.