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Wonderful Handbook! Oct 25, 2009
This book was awesome! The author tackles the most important issue at the very beginning of the book, which is that we autism moms (and dads)need to take care of ourselves first so we can take care of our families. Great basic recipes and tips in there too. And a quick read which is essential when your a mom-- especially a mom of a special needs child. Loved it!
I wish I'd had this book when my child was diagnosed Sep 28, 2009
Hemenway provides the right amount of information: "just enough" to be encouraging and hopeful while at the same time, not being overwhelming, while providing quality resources as Autism Moms take next steps in different areas of intervention. Her experience is so much like my own that I felt my head nodding in agreement all the way through the book.
Hemenway offers practical suggestions for all of the basics, and that includes some hints on organizing files, feeding sensory systems, saving money where possible, shopping with your asd child, cooking GFCF (which she does without being preachy, and yes, she includes some recipes!), taking care of yourself, keeping marriage a priority, and managing your time.
When I was pregnant, one of my favorite pregnancy books was the one written for "girlfriends". Hemenway's "Survival Guide..." reminds me a little bit of that book. She writes in a non-nonsense, cut-to-the-chase, bottom-line style, in short sections that are packed with information and little steps to take "right now" that are easy to accomplish. I really appreciate the way Hemenway offers reference information, shortcuts, to take parents to next steps.
My favorite, I-wish-I'd-had-this-book-when-my-daughter-was-little section is the one on shopping with the child.
The Autism Mom's Survival Guide is not just for new Autism Moms. I've been a card carrying Autism Mom for almost nine years, an "old timer" at this point, and I appreciated the refresher on familiar topics and I got some new perspective and ideas, too. I enjoyed reading it and got some good tips for organizing paperwork and toys. It's a great book to give to dads who miss out on a lot of workshops and conferences because they're at home with the kids while Mom is learning. I think it's also a great book for grandparents and other extended family. I wish I'd gotten something like this early in our journey: Clinics who are in the business of diagnosing children with autism spectrum disorders should give every family a copy of this book with any new diagnosis.
The Autism Mom's Survival Guide Jun 07, 2009
Motherhood is a tough job, even under the best of circumstances. From her own experiences, Stephanie Hemenway is able to give you quick easy tips to keep your ASD child thriving in a calm, healthy environment and still manage to take care of your own physical and mental health.
Stephanie's humor and matter-of-fact tone will dispel your self-doubts. Her optimism and faith will transform your lowest mements.
Don't miss this book!
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NOT JUST I LOVE IT Apr 22, 2009
I read it and loved it, then I let about 8 more people read it and they loved it!!!
Stephanie does a great job of relaying needed information about organization and life!
It will serve as an excellent resource for other resources too!
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One of those "I Wish I Had Known" Books! Mar 28, 2009
I wish this book had been there for me when I began my road as the parent of a child with ASD. There are so many practical bits of information that are learned over the years. Save yourself the years and buy this book. It offers so many ideas to make life easier and more enjoyable for all of us, reminding us of the remarkable gift we have been given in these children. It is a concise, easy read, perfect to pick up and reference whenever needed. I highly recommend it!
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