Of the five finalists for Favorite Special-Needs Memoir for the About.com Readers' Choice Awards, one is by a young woman with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, two are by an individual mom and dad, and two are collections in which parents describe their experiences with autism and other disabilities. All offer personal perspectives and fresh takes on issues that are much talked about but often misunderstood. Follow the links below or navigate through this article to learn more about the communities being honored, and then check out the winners in all four categories.
My Baby Rides the Short Bus
WINNER
Braided Cord
Runner-Up
