This week I've been reading the book Finding Your Child's Way on the Autism Spectrum by Dr. Laura Hendrickson. I heard about this book on Midday Connection on Moody Radio (WMBW in Chattanooga). The author has a son who was diagnosed as Autistic as a preschooler but, after much therapy, is now a successful college student and no longer autistic. My son has an Asperger's diagnosis so I wanted to read her book and see what might be helpful to me. She also homeschooled her son for a while and I have homeschooled Daniel since the middle of fifth grade and he will be in eighth grade next year. It is proving to be a helpful book so far, especially in light of the fact that it is the first book I've read about the Autism spectrum that addresses it from a Christian perspective. I have often wondered how this "challenge" that Daniel has that affects relationships with other people would affect him in his relationship with a particular heavenly Person. I'm not finished with the book yet but I'll give you an update when I am.
I recently became a published author for the first time! I wrote an article for the Autism Asperger's Digest's May-June 2010 issue. My article was on homeschooling as an educational choice for someone whose child is on the autism spectrum. It has been the ideal solution for us to homeschool Daniel.
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