Strangers Together: How My Son's Autism Changed My Life

Download or read book Strangers Together: How My Son's Autism Changed My Life written by Joan Goodreau and published by . This book was released on 2013-10-12 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Joan Goodreau's stories about her journey with her son brings the reality of living with autism and the impact the disorder has on families home to both parents and professionals...I highly recommend this book to anyone who works with families that include someone with a neurodevelopment disorder."-Connie Withers, Psychologist and Director of Puente Hills Special Education Local Plan Area"In Silent Messages, Joan Goodreau provides perspective through different lenses on the impact a disability has on a family."-Teri Todd, Ph.D., Director of Clinical Operations, California State University, NorthridgeOne child in 88 will be diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Three-year-old Ian is diagnosed and his single mother, Joan, tries to learn about the stranger who is her son. She discovers no one can raise a child with ASD alone and finds help for her family. Her real-life stories capture this first year after diagnosis that moves from "why us" alienation to acceptance of life with Ian. Parents, especially parents of children with diverse needs, often feel alone in facing day-to-day problems, but they are not. This book offers the warmth of a cup of tea and a chat with a friend who has been where you are. Join her on her blog: http://autismwritehere.wordpress.com/