In order to contribute to clarifying the idea of partnership so widely used today to describe the relationships between parents of handicapped children and professionals, the research presented in this article studies the parents' point of view, in an attempt to make an inventory of their experiences and their wishes, identify the difficulties they encounter and the means found to overcome or alleviate these difficulties. Since this research is still in progress, we will present the results of this exploratory phase, analyzing testimonials that are written and published by the parents themselves.