The Magic of Special Children

Special Children Show Us Portals to a New, Loving World



Experience the magic of special children through the eyes of special education teacher Astrid Cheney and her daughter, Dorica, who can barely speak or walk, but is deeply connected to the spiritual world.

This memoir and guidebook offers an array of her poignant experiences as a parent of a special needs child, demonstrating how her daughter has become a healer and spiritual teacher not only for the family but their community. Her rich perspective inspires us to take a closer look at our so-called "challenged" ones, so we may understand how individuals like Dorica may in fact be special emissaries from the spirit realm.

Drawing on her long career, Cheney also offers practical advice to parents, caregivers and teachers on how to work with such children effectively, both daily and over the long term. This fascinating love story and reference book greatly raises our awareness regarding what our special ones can offer our lives and our world.