Making Peace with Autism

Receiving a diagnosis of autism is a major crisis for parents and families who often feel as if their world has come to an end. In this insightful narrative a courageous and inspiring mother explains why a diagnosis of autism doesn''t have to shatter a family''s dreams of happiness. Senator offers the hard-won in-the-trenches wisdom of someone who''s been there and is still there todayand she demonstrates how families can find courage contentment and connection in the shadow of autism. . . In Making Peace with Autism Susan Senator describes her own journey raising a child with a severe autism spectrum disorder along with two other typically developing boys. Without offering a miracle treatment or cure Senator offers valuable strategies for coping successfully with the daily struggles of life with an autistic child. . . Along the way she models the combination of stamina and courage openness and humor that has helped her family to surviveand even to thrive. Topics include: the agony of diagnosis grieving and acceptance finding the right school program helping siblings with their struggles and concerns having fun together and keeping the marriage strong.