I really liked this short, straightforward manual (essentially) for neurotypicals written by an adult on the autism spectrum. It really helped me undeI really liked this short, straightforward manual (essentially) for neurotypicals written by an adult on the autism spectrum. It really helped me understand my daughter’s experience. I saw her on almost every page. Highly recommend for anyone who has an autistic person in their life....more
I have mixed feelings on this. The protagonist is lovable and definitely neuro-diverse. Though, as parent to a 14-year-old girl who happens to be on tI have mixed feelings on this. The protagonist is lovable and definitely neuro-diverse. Though, as parent to a 14-year-old girl who happens to be on the spectrum it definitely felt like a romanticized, stereotyped representation. ...more
This book is outstanding! As the parent of a child touched by disability, I found it deeply moving, thought-provoking, and encouraging. Stephanie helpThis book is outstanding! As the parent of a child touched by disability, I found it deeply moving, thought-provoking, and encouraging. Stephanie helps us process what disability is. Answer: it is a normal part of life in an abnormal world - part of the brokenness that happened when sin entered the human experience.
She unpacks in deeply personal and meaningful ways how we can think about disability, how to personally interact and engage those with a disability, and how to systemically support them and their families, particularly in church settings. It's both deeply theological and deeply practical and very comforting.
More than an approach to disability, it encompasses a philosophy of ministry and relationships I deeply wish more of us had.
This new, revised and expanded edition was much needed....more
I am so thankful someone wrote this book. I just wish I’d had it four or five years ago when I was coming to terms with the reality that our parentingI am so thankful someone wrote this book. I just wish I’d had it four or five years ago when I was coming to terms with the reality that our parenting journey would never look exactly like I expected (though even that was a couple of years before we finally got our daughter’s diagnosis).
My favorite thing was the way the authors reflected the abject loneliness that comes with parenting special needs children. The fear of meltdowns & other “inappropriate” behaviors. The struggle to know what to hold your child accountable for and what is due to the disability. The ache of realizing how little you can control compounded with the pain of judgement from those who think you should be more in control. Being rejected from schools for not fitting the mold. These are all things that have become normal in our experience. This book is grace and gospel hope from the trenches....more
This is a great little book written by a 14-year-old boy with autism. He explains autism well and provides really helpful info for kids or adults. I kThis is a great little book written by a 14-year-old boy with autism. He explains autism well and provides really helpful info for kids or adults. I kinda want to give this book to everyone in my daughter’s life. :) ...more
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