Daring to Dream, An Empowering Approach for Parents of Children with Special Needs Helping Your Child with Special Needs Grow Through Practical Exercises and Success Stories In Daring to Dream, child development expert Shai Silberbusch shares over 35 years of experience working with both typically developing children and those with special needs. Blending three inspiring real-life success stories with practical guidance, Silberbusch equips parents with the tools and motivation they need to support their child’s development. His message to parents is simple yet powerful: Dare to dream for your child, and they can achieve milestones once thought impossible. The stories of Ava (ages one to two), Ellie (ages three to five), and Frederico (ages eight to nine) serve as motivating examples of what’s possible through tailored developmental programs. In the practical section, Shai Silberbusch addresses eight common parenting challenges—such as sleep, feeding, and sibling relationships—through the lens of children with special needs. Each chapter offers actionable advice and several exercises to help children grow in these areas. Shai Silberbusch, born in 1963, is the founder of the First-Step Method and a specialist in child development for both typically developing children and those with special needs. Through his work at the First-Step College in Tel Aviv, Shai and his team have trained over 3,300 instructors, now applying his method worldwide. His programs, which include early childhood development classes (ages 0–6), sleep consultations, and feeding consultations, offer practical solutions for parents. Shai is internationally known for creating an innovative program for children with special needs. His intensive approach challenges conventional thinking by viewing every child as capable, with unlimited potential for growth. By fostering a “can-do” environment, he empowers both children and parents to exceed expectations. His call to parents is both simple and revolutionary: “Dare to dream for your child.”