On Becoming a Special Parent: A Mini-Support Group in a Book is for parents of children with special needs who desire uplifting and practical guidance. On Becoming is easy-to-read, and full of great ideas to alleviate the extra responsibilities of the special parent. Included is advice for the non-parent - relatives and professionals - to help them recognize and be sensitive to what the families are experiencing.

The author, Marcia R. Turner, gathered her experiences, mistakes and achievements while raising her daughter who had severe cerebral palsy from birth. Ms. Turner founded a very successful support group, has spoken on radio and television, and has published many articles to help other special parents., and has published many articles to help other special parents.