Sunday, 29 November 2009

• Autism Therapy: Book Anyone?

  Well, I’m finally going to do it.

  I’ve been talking about doing this for a long time.  Most parents of children with autism can either write a book on autism therapy, autism information, or autism education OR are looking for all of the above.  As a mom who spent most of 2002-03 Googling the words “autism”, “autism spectrum disorder”  and “Asperger’s Syndrome”, I’ve been there.  Still am.  And I would like to help new parents in any way I can.  Most of us “seasoned veterans” feel the same way.

  So, here’s the deal.  I can only post so much in a blog.  One topic.  In a book, I can cover a myriad of material.  And broaden the focus.  So, I’m going to write a book.  Many of the topics that I have chosen for the book are topics I have already discussed in the Ask Deb About Autism Blog.  Some are not.  This is where I need you.

  If your child is newly diagnosed, what would you most like to know?  What therapies would you like to know about?  What questions would you like answered?  Is it a legal question?  School?  Doctor?  Let me know.  Think of me as your personal autism encyclopedia. 
  

  And you “vets”.  Those of us who have been around a while.  What would you like the new parents to know?  What would you tell a new parent, if one was sitting beside you right now?  What would YOU include, if you had the opportunity to write a book?  Would it be biomed?  IEP?  IDEA?  Relationship?  What is the one thing (or two…) you would tell a new parent?

  I have an opportunity to help so many people with this book.  And look forward to delivering the best information on autism therapy, autism information, and autism education at my disposal.  But, as always, you are such an invaluable source of information.  Autism is a spectrum “disorder” and isn’t one-size fits all.  I’m hoping that, by writing this book, we can help each other and help others understand the NOW 1 in 91 people in this country affected by this developmental challenge.  Thanks!

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