An Accidental Advocate: A mother's journey with her exceptional son

A health care consultant and administrator turned education advocate, Kathryn Burke is the parent of a son with learning disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and other health issues. An Accidental Advocate chronicles the journey to identify her son's challenges and obtain the supports necessary to address his needs. Kathryn writes with candor about the steep learning curve and emotions that accompany being a parent of a child with exceptional needs, and her family's experiences in dealing with the health and education systems.