Have you ever wondered what it takes to educate your child with special needs in their neighborhood school?  In Opening Doors, Opening Lives Jennifer Greening tells the story of her personal experiences related to getting her daughter, Marissa, integrated into the general education system.  Written in a style that is gentle and friendly, this book contains information that parents of children with special needs can use for their own child's educational journey.

"As the proud and loving parent of a child with autism and physical disabilities, the author writes about her daughter’s schooling and the many attempts to exclude Marissa from opportunities to learn with other, “regular” classmates... In every chapter and on every page, the author gives parents advice on how to advocate for their children, how to deal with the school system in a positive, non-combative way, and how to insure that the child’s needs are met, every step of the way... And indeed, Marissa has fared so much better in the general education classes. I can’t say enough about this excellent book.  I love the author’s positive outlook, her insistence on full inclusion, her belief in behavior as communication and her constant, practical advice. No self-respecting parent of a special-needs child should overlook this book!"

          - Anne Carpenter, Autism National Committee