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For nine-year-old Mickey, the early '50s were not the Ozzie and Harriet fantasy of love and security. Instead, they were years of abandonment, unimaginable cruelty, and virtual slavery. This memoir reveals Mickey's devastating experiences of being handed off from one abusive person to another...all in the name of survival.

 I Can’t Feel My Pulse is the third book in Dr. Shafer’s reflection series. It uses a case-study approach to describe the vulnerabilities faced by special-needs children in their attempt to navigate a path toward happiness and success in their lives. Dr. Shafer explains the importance of advocacy, knowledge, and follow-through as vital components toward their safety, wellness, and hope to become contributing members of society. A brief and timely reflection on the effect that COVID-19 is having on distance learning for special-needs students has been added. 

We hear the children is written for parents, teachers, and anyone interested in special education. Dr. Shafer uses individual case studies to explain how barriers interfere with growth and development; the importance of the environmental structure; and the vital need for excellent teachers to drive the curriculum. Dr. Shafer lists strategies and ideas that can be used by teachers and parents to promote success for their children, improve classroom climate and structure, and develop tools to help navigate a successful life path for every special needs child.

The Sound of Success is the second book in Dr. Shafer’s Reflections series. He demonstrates action plans that uncover the wonderful opportunities that are available for special needs children in the public and private sector. He utilizes a case-study approach to help parents, teachers, and caregivers understand the unique process of finding the best educational placement for their children.