Bibliograph

Scenic route, embracing the detours, roadblocks, and unexpected joys of raising an autistic child, Leigh Merryday Porch

Type

Label

Scenic route, embracing the detours, roadblocks, and unexpected joys of raising an autistic child, Leigh Merryday Porch

Language

eng

Illustrations

portraitsillustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Scenic route

Oclc number

1260191958

Responsibility statement

Leigh Merryday Porch

Sub title

embracing the detours, roadblocks, and unexpected joys of raising an autistic child

Summary

A chronicle of one family's journey from the shock and uncertainty of a severe autism diagnosis to acceptance and advocacy, in this beautifully written book Porch shares the lessons she has learned about charting your own course. From learning to cope with sleepless, worry-filled nights to asking friends and family for the help and support you actually need, she offers readers a road map for helping our children thrive while still taking the time to stop and enjoy the beauty in life's unforeseen detours

Table Of Contents

Detours -- Breakdowns, Closed Shoulders, and Lost Signals -- Driver's Ed -- Backseat Drivers and Other Perils -- Traffic Jams and Good Samaritans -- Off-Roading -- Other Passengers -- Recalibrating

Target audience

adult

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