My invisible world

By Morasha R. Winokur

Subjects: Juvenile literature, Children of prenatal alcohol abuse, Guide dogs, Fetal alcohol syndrome, Adopted children, Animals as aids for people with disabilities, Service dogs, Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders

Description: "Through the eyes and words of an eleven year old sister, two separate stories within the same family are told. Being the sibling of a child with special needs has its own unique challenges that often go unrecognized, unseen. Morasha's 'My invisible world' speaks a gentle truth with unashamed honesty that many families face daily behind closed doors. As the 'typical' sister, Morasha wrestles with the pain of whether or not it is better to remain hidden in her existence, or whether she should embrace the visibility that having a service dog in the family creates ..."