Marget Wincent
Marget Wincent, the author of "What are your Superpowers?" is a seasoned mom and pediatric occupational therapist (for 35 years), whose ministry and mission is to share the message that all children have talents/Superpowers and want to be valued, accepted, included.
From personal experience, raising her oldest son who happens to have Down syndrome- "We felt the painful blows of name calling and exclusion". "We grew through the empowering support of authentic friendship and inclusion". Ms. Wincent's family of five embraces diversity through the joys and challenges of international adoption (loving and adopting two children from China).
After supporting other families through international adoption groups, school parent groups, developing inclusive programs/clubs and providing therapy to children with developmental and learning differences, Ms. Wincent felt that there weren't enough tools in the classrooms, libraries and neighbor's homes to help children view each other as unique- having their own special abilities. Some children may have exceptional attention to visual details, use a picture schedule, have super tasting abilities or succeed when using a service dog as a partner. Children with developmental or learning differences can be misunderstood by their peers. Reading this book with a child or even an entire class begins the journey of self awareness and understanding of others through the simple task of thoughtful discussion.
What are your Superpowers? is meant for sharing with the little's you love, your educators and even the church library, to convey the message that we all are beautifully and wonderfully made. We all have Superpowers and we all need a place to belong. Empowering children by celebrating abilities is the purpose of this book. It is highly personal to Ms. Wincent, to bring her life experiences and insights as a parent, while caring for hundreds of children with developmental needs, to an audience.
Ms. Wincent looks forward to your reviews and comments on Amazon, after reading her book. For an array of her OT coaching services, please visit www.margetwincent.com.
For more Special Needs Resources and a review of What are your Superpowers?, please visit www.specialneedsbookreview.com and www.specialbooksforamazingkids.com.
When not holding things down at home or working as an OT, Marget is grateful to her Creator for the lessons and blessings in her life. The author's other passions include traveling, visiting museums and toy stores around the globe, planting flowers, sailing with her husband and laughing at the antics of the family's papillion Piper.
