Somebody Else's Kids

Somebody Else's Kids is Torey Hayden's powerful true account of her work as a special education teacher with four severely troubled children. Through intimate classroom moments, Hayden reveals how she reaches a withdrawn autistic girl, a boy with severe emotional trauma, a hyperactive child, and a girl struggling with selective mutism. The narrative explores the profound challenges these children face and the transformative impact of patience, creativity, and unconditional acceptance. A moving testament to the resilience of children and the dedication required to help them heal and learn.