Judy Winter is a nationally recognized voice on special needs parenting issues. She is the author of Breakthrough Parenting for Children with Special Needs: Raising the Bar of Expectations, co-founder of the Eric ‘RicStar’ Winter Music Therapy Camp at Michigan State University, and a 2019 L’Oreal Paris Women of Worth Honoree. Judy’s words have appeared in dozens of publications, several books, and online, including at Forbes.com. She is at work on her first children’s book. Judy lives in Michigan—and visits Paris and Mackinac Island every chance she gets. She is passionate about improving the lives of children.

Breakthrough Parenting for Children with Special Needs challenges families and professionals to help children with special needs reach their full potential by using a motivational, how-to parenting approach that works. This practical, inspiring book provides detailed information on how to let go of the “perfect-baby” dream, avoid the no-false-hope syndrome, access early intervention services, and avoid the use of limiting labels. It includes practical guidelines for working more effectively with professionals, understanding the law and inclusion, and planning for your child’s future. This book features several interviews, including with Tim Shriver, CEO of Special Olympics, and the late Dana Reeve of the Christopher Reeve Foundation. (Jossey-Bass/Wiley Publishers).