About Linda Bonner

Linda Bonner is a disability advocate, author, speaker artist, and entepreneur. As an author and advocate, she works with families and caregivers who want to experience the hope and joy of building a fulfilling life for their loved one with Down Syndrome.

Her new international bestselling book, Blessed with Extraordinary: Support and resources for families of children with Down Syndrome, is a heartfelt guide to care for children with Down Syndrome from birth to adulthood. Her book internwines her personal experiences of raising her son Kevin, beginning with her initial grief to fully embracing the joy of parenting her extraordinary child.

Her book provides practical resources, empowering tools, and a lifelong roadmap to help parents forge a clear path to a life of opportunities for their child. By using the companion workbook, parents create a personal plan, which includes the basics such as recording contact information for caregivers and daily celebrations to vital self-care tips and guidance on life planning and government resources.

SIGNATURE TOPICS

  • Creating Community Connections

  • Celebrating your Child to Success

  • Becoming an Education Advocate

  • Practicing Self-Care

  • Teaching Independence Skills

  • Life Planning For Your Adult Child

Daily Inspiration:

I was overwhelmed with first becoming a parent and second being the parent of a child who needed specific medical attention and therapies to meet his daily needs…”