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Another View's Selected Shorts: Raising Them Special

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Remember the excitement that accompanied bringing a newborn into the world? What does the future hold for this precious life? Will my child be a musician? A professional athlete? Or president of the United States?

Now imagine your dreams of this great future being turned upside down when you learn your child has special needs. Well, this happened to Mark and Dawn Lawrence, not once but twice. And they've written a book in hopes of helping other parents with special needs children maneuver through the challenges. The Lawrences recently spoke with our Lisa Godley about "Raising Them Special."