Special Like Me...: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome - Paperback

by Janelle L. Shannon Lcsw (Author)

Special Like Me... Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is uniquely designed to assist parents, caregivers, and professionals facilitate conversations with children who have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). This book is about a little boy's journey from bumps and bruises to diagnosis and beyond. The goal is to show EDSers and other children they are beautiful and amazing people that they can manage anything they set their mind to.

Author Biography

Janelle Shannon along with her husband adopted seven children. The three youngest siblings have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Janelle is a Licensed Mental Health Clinician, Board Certified Health Coach, Founder of EDS-Kids, and author. She received her training from the University of Southern California (USC) School of Social Work and Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN). Janelle works with individuals, families, and couples. Specializing in health, mood, thinking disorders, and chronic illness. Her primary focus has been assisting a variety of clients using a mindfulness, cognitive behavioral, and psychodynamic approach. Clients describe her as "responsive", "inspiring" and "motivating." For more information on Janelle or to stay in the know, visit https: //www.EDS-KIDS.com.