Stretched Thin 
Finding Balance Working and Parenting Children with Special Needs
Dr. April J. Lisbon

​BOOK SUMMARY
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This book chronicles the author’s journey as a social justice advocate for children who have been identified for special education services. In her role as a school psychologist, the author has helped many families and educational stakeholders over the years better understand the relationship between a student’s disability and its implication(s) in the classroom, at home, as well as within their local community. However, it was not until the author became the parent of two children with disabilities that she finally understood the raw emotions and concerns faced by many families of children with special needs and developmental challenges. The author provides a snapshot into her lived experiences as she comes to terms with parenting children with special needs while balancing her career as a school psychologist. The author provides the reader with suggestions on finding ways to balance parenting and/or working with children with special needs.
DR. APRIL J. LISBON
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Dr. April J. Lisbon earned her Doctor of Education from Northeastern University in Boston.  She is a veteran school psychologist with more than 15 years of experience working in public education. 

Dr. Lisbon has served students, parents, teachers, and administrators in grades PK3-12th grades in both urban and suburban school districts.  Dr. Lisbon has served as a contributing author for three books and written several articles as related to issues in special education.  During her spare time, Dr. Lisbon enjoys spending time with her family, cooking and reading mystery novels.

Dr. April Lisbon-Peoples is a nationally recognized professional life coach serving career changers and entrepreneurs who want to find harmony in life. Her educational training includes psychology, business management, and curriculum design and instructional leadership. Dr. Lisbon-Peoples continues to work as a psychologist in the school setting. She is an advocate for disability rights. Dr. Lisbon-Peoples resides outside of the Washington, DC metro with her family