Chynna T. Laird / Chynna TLaird
What would you do if your child suffered with something so severe it affectedevery aspect of her life?And what if your cries for help fell on deaf ears at everyturn? You’d follow your gut and fight until someone listened. And that’s whatChynna Laird did. When she was just three months old, Jaimie’s reactions to peopleand situations seemed odd. She refused any form of touch, she gagged atsmells, she was clutzy and threw herself around and spent most of her day screamingwith her hands over her ears and eyes.By the time she turned two, Jaimie was so fearful of her world they spent mostdays inside. What was wrong with Chynna’s miracle girl? Why wouldn’t anyonehelp her figure it out? Jaimie wasn’t 'just spirited' as her physician suggested nordid she lack discipline at home. When Jaimie was diagnosed with Sensory ProcessingDisorder (SPD) at two-and-a-half, Chynna thought she had 'the answer,'but that was just the start of a three-year quest for the right treatments to bringthe Jaimie she loved so much out for others to see. With the right diagnosis andtreatment suited to Jaimie, this family finally felt hope. Not Just Spirited is onemother’s journey to finding peace for her daughter, Jaimie. As Chynna says often,'Knowledge breeds understanding. And that’s so powerful.'Parents and Therapists Praise Not Just Spirited'Chynna’s memoir is sure to encourage other parents to advocatewith the same determination for their own sensational children.'--Carol Kranowitz, author The Out-of-Sync Child'I only wish I had this book earlier. Even though my daughter and I live withthis every day, I learned a lot from this book, and will return to my family withrenewed hope and energy!' --Nancy Pfortmiller'Chynna’s words touched my heart. Her memoir validated the overwhelmingfeelings I went through myself with my own daughter’s struggles with herSPD. Raising and loving a child with severe SPD is draining for both yourmind and your physical body. However, with a strong faith in God and the instinctsonly a mother can have, there is hope. Not Just Spirited will fill your soulwith spirit and give you the strength needed to endure your own child’s challengingbehaviors, leading you on an enlightening journey of acceptance,strength, hope, and healing.' --Diane M. Renna, author Meghan’s World: The Story of One Girl’s Triumph over SPDLearn more at www.LilyWolfWords.caAnother empowering book for parents from Loving Healing Press www.LovingHealing.comFAM012000 Family & Relationships : Children with Special NeedsPSY004000 Psychology : Developmental - ChildHEA046000 Health & Fitness : Children’s Health
