About The Author: Sherry Baker-Gomez
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Sherry Baker-Gomez is the parent of a child with VCFS. Her son, now 25, was finally diagnosed with VCFS at 18 years of age after a long medical history and searching for answers.Sherry, herself, had been so desperate for answers after many years of struggling with her son’s undiagnosed disorder; that she became a nurse in an effort to understand the symptoms she saw in him and what they meant. Then she realized that many other parents needed answers and needed to know where to turn, so she began writing.
Committed to VCFS education, Sherry started gathering information on resources and, stories that offered support. Working along with other parents and professionals, Sherry has organized this collection of information into a comprehensive handbook that brings information and resources to parents, professionals, and others under one cover.
Originally from Salem, Oregon, Sherry moved to Arizona for her son’s health in 1982. Here, she and her husband both became licensed contractors to support themselves, their two children while Sherry returned to school. A cosmetologist at the start, Sherry pursued classes in psychiatry, counseling, architecture and nursing. Along the way, she was also heavily involved in volunteer work at Oregon state mental hospital, Oregon state prison (Bible education and counseling), St. Joseph’s hospital, AZ as well as financial, marriage and teen counseling, working at an Alzheimer care center, doula duties and physical therapy assistant, to name a few.
Sherry is determined to pursue the campaign for VCFS recognition, and make VCFS a recognized name in the community. This book is funded by her own funds, at her own risk, and is not sponsored by any institution or outside source. The information presented is the result of her own search for answers and resources. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each book will be donated to organizations that benefit VCFS disabled children and adults.