About the Author

Jeanne Buesser is President of the nonprofit grassroots organization, Apraxia Network of Bergen County (New Jersey) and is a parent of two special needs children. She also has a few articles published in the Exceptional Parent Magazine "Dealing with a Parents Worst Nightmare" Feb 2002 Issue. Parentguide Magazine, "The Quiet Child", August 2008 Issue. The Parentpaper.com, "Going From Darkness To Light" Feb 2008 issue, and supplemental insert, Special Child, "Climbing The Mountain", August 2008. Ms.Buesser has also been interviewed on alltalkradio.com, and by wfme.com, radio and tv. She also has a public service announcement on youtube.com on apraxia, and has spoken at conferences, including Learning Disability Association Of New Jersey. Furthermore, in 2005, Ms.Buesser was presented the "Outstanding Volunteer Achievement Award" by the Volunteers of Morris County. In 2009, she was nominated for "Volunteer of the Year" from the Learning Disabilities Association of New Jersey.