Book

Soon to be released!

WALKING WITH KAYDAN

a journey of faith, struggle, and hope through the world of special needs

An authentic look into the lives of a family that manages to love a young boy with a dual-diagnosis, and each other.  Born in the car on the way to the hospital, Kaydan is as challenging as he is loveable.  Born with Down syndrome and later diagnosed with Autism, Kaydan pushes the limits of sanity and faith.  This book epitomizes the struggle to love in the face of daily challenges, through surviving, reviving and thriving.  You will be challenged to embrace the lessons of grit and grace.

Audience

This book will engage readers who are parents or relatives of special needs children, and those who work with or care for families with special needs kids. While not a typical book on mastery of techniques, my approach focuses on awareness, which fosters growth, understanding and connection.

Helpful Resources

  • The Explosive Child by Ross Greene—focused on understanding behavior
  • Smart but Scattered by Peg Dawson—equipping children to succeed
  • Driven to Distraction by Edward Hallowell and John Ratey—focused on coping strategies for ADHD
  • The Out of Sync Child by Carol Kranowitz—coping with sensory disorders

*There are nearly 17 million families with special needs children in the U.S.

Brad Lee

For over 25 years, Brad has served as a United States Army Chaplain. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, as well as a Certified Professional Life Coach, Brad has guided countless individuals, couples and families through the challenges and struggles of life. As a speaker, trainer, educator, and ordained minister, he has spoken to more than 500,000 people throughout his career and ministry. From cutting edge marriage and family retreats (including special needs focused events), to clinical education, to relationship workshops, to church events, Brad has presented, taught, facilitated and preached in a multitude of settings. A doctoral student focusing on Marriage and Family Counseling, Brad and his wife Lori, have been married over 32 years and have six children.