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Roswell Author Shares Lessons on Disability with Children
Donnie Kanter Winokur debuts her new book, "Nuzzle," about her son's assistance dog, Chancer.
Consistent and escalating tantrums weren't exactly a part of the picture perfect family Donnie Kanter Winokur dreamed of when she and her husband, Harvey - a rabbi at Temple Kehillat Chaim - first adopted their son, Iyal, nearly 13 years ago. But a fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) diagnosis brought home new realities, changes and a furry friend named Chancer, who helps them all navigate the often choppy waters of living with disability. The Winokurs - who recently shared their full inspiring story with the New York Times Magazine - adopted their son, Iyal, and daughter, Morasha, from Russia in 1999. Though they were only two days apart, drastic changes between the children soon became evident. Finally, an FAS diagnosis helped the family come …
