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Chynna T. Laird
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Seven years ago, I'd never heard of Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). Now, it's my mission to make sure others learn about and understand it. Life is amazing.
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CHYNNA LAIRD – is a psychology major, freelance writer and multi award-winning author living in Edmonton, Alberta with her partner, Steve, and their three daughters [Jaimie (almost nine), Jordhan (seven), and baby Sophie (three)] and baby boy, Xander (five). Her passion is helping children and families living with Sensory Processing Disorder and other special needs.
You’ll find her work in many online and in-print parenting, inspirational, Christian and writing publications in Canada, United States, Australia, and Britain. In addition, she’s authored an award-winning children’s book (I’m Not Weird, I Have SPD), two memoirs (the multi award-winning, Not Just Spirited: A Mom’s Sensational Journey With SPD and White Elephants), a Young Adult novel (Blackbird Flies) and an adult Suspense/Thriller (Out Of Sync to be released March 2012).
Please visit Chynna’s website at www.chynna-laird-author.com, as well as her blogs at www.the-gift-blog.com and www.seethewhiteelephants.com, to get a feel for her work and what inspires her.
Birth Place: Edmonton, Canada
Accomplishments: I'm Not Weird, I Have SPD was a "Finalist " in the "Children's Picture Book: Softcover Non-Fiction" category in the 2009 USA Book News Awards!
As well, her book, "Not Just Spirited: A Mom's Sensational Journey With Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)" has won a Finalist nod in both the "Health: Psychology/Mental Health" as well as "Parenting/Family: Reference" categories!
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Books
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 | Dark Water by Chynna T. Laird
A story of a young girl's search for answers to what happened to her mother. As she unravels the mystery,...
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 | White Elephants by Chynna T. Laird
Elephant in the middle of the living room. That is one way of explaining how a family walks around the invisible presence of huge problems. Hindsight is what brings the elephant into focus. Somehow, Chynna T. Laird began to see at age five the bulky creature crowding her family. And from that time as the child, Tami, she took on a sense of responsibility to her mother far beyond expectation for he...
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 | Blackbird Flies by Chynna T. Laird
To every kid out there who just needed someone to listen and believe in
them. Hold on to what makes you, YOU!...
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Links
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| Lily Wolf Words
A place filled with resources for families with sensational children. There's even a newsletter for parents and caregivers of SPD children. Also features Chynna's published works.
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The Gift: The Blog for Caregivers of Sensational Children
Chynna's interactive blog with the latest research findings, resources, tips, advice and interviews with experts in the field.
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White Elephants: A Blog About Bipolar Disorder
This is Chynna's interactive blog for families living with a loved one who has bipolar disorder.
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Chynna Laird's Author Page
Chynna is on Facebook! Drop by and 'Like' her page, keep up with what's going on with her works and join in the discussion!
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Additional information
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| I have just finished my next YA novel tentatively titled, "Undertow". As well, I have an adult suspense/thriller called, "Out Of Sync" that will be released March 2012. Stay tuned for updates! |
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