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Book SynopsisPraise for Embracing Autism While much has been written about the disability that is autism, little has been written about the people who live 'in the spectrum. ' With this wonderful book Robert Parish has, with grace, humor, and hope, taken us beyond the diagnosis and into the real lives of individuals with autism and their families.
Trade ReviewParish is an award-winning journalist with four nationally broadcast public TV documentaries about ASD to his credit. Filled with humor and hope, the essays give information on how people with ASD communicate and learn and what it takes to help them reach their full potential. (
ASAP, 06/01/08)
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments xi
About the Editor xiii
About the Contributors xv
Foreword: The “Secret” Key to Connection xix
by Susan Senator
Introduction xxiii
by Robert Parish
Chapter 1 My Journey with Jacob 1
by Diane Bayer
Chapter 2 Relating to ASD Children 15
by Arnold Miller
Chapter 3 Three Special Kids—No Apologies Necessary 22
by Kim Stagliano
Chapter 4 Patience—The Least Important “Super Power” 31
by Kristin Kaifas-Tennyson
Chapter 5 North of the Border 49
by Gay and Dennis Debbaudt
Chapter 6 Getting to Know You 61
by Stephen Shore
Chapter 7 Life with Shawn 73
by Jeanne Lyons
Chapter 8 The Freedom to Be Odd 100
by Cammie McGovern
Chapter 9 Just a Little Autism 105
by Teresa Becerra
Chapter 10 Acceptance in Waves 118
by Robert Becerra
Chapter 11 Everyone Has a Chance to Grow 123
by Jackie Marquette
Chapter 12 Grass in the Wind 134
by Kristina Chew
Chapter 13 Now for Our Feature Presentation 139
by Robert Parish
Chapter 14 The Big Question 157
Resources 163
Index 167
