Seize Your Copy Finding Our Way: Practical Solutions For Creating A Supportive Home And Community For The Asperger Syndrome Family Put Together By Kristi Sakai Released As Publication
giving this bookbecause it IS well written and it does contain valuable information for parents of those with AS, I wish there would be more from the perspective of the children, It has a bit of a “woe is me” aspect that I found off putting, If you think being a parent of a person with AS is hell, try being the person WITH AS, Im recently diagnosed and so many of the things in this book are reminiscent of my childhood but my parents and I had no idea what the cause of it all was and I lack completely the ability to describe my emotions so it was really quite traumatic.
Im a bit envious of this womans children actually but happy for them too that they dont have to grow up in the dark as I did.
And it gave me a bit of a window into what my mother experienced, maybe an appreciation of her from a new perspective, We battled A LOT and we were never able to be close because of it, I bought this book in the hopes of giving it to my husband so he can help me heal, It was his idea. It is NOT helpful for that, I dog earedpages for him to read: one on priming and the other on why I struggle with sleep and more importantly transitions, So in summary: for parents highly recommend for those with AS not so much,
This is as practial as it sounds, She describes her own kid and it is very helpful to understand, Common
simple language with stories you will relate to, . and surprisingly new and clever solutions to everyday issues with a kid on the ASD spectrum, Highly recommended. This is on my keeper shelf, “Finding Our Way” by Kristi Sakai in an excellent book for parents about raising an Aspergers child, She offers experiences from her own life and her three yes three! Asperger kids with a great sense of humor, Mrs. Sakai answers a lot of questions that parents who have Aspergers ask themselves about Why did this happened and Am I a bad parent, She covers all areas of the family life such as:
Chapter: Who Are You Tools for Navigating the Inner World of the Asperger Parent
Chapter: Dont Leave Home Without It! The Aspergers Parent Survival Kit: Tools for Effective Parenting
Chapter: One Pie, Too Many Slices! Tools for Meeting Everyones Needs
Chapter: Reaching Out: Tools for Building a Community of Support
Chapter: A Marriage of Inconvenience: Tools for Building a Relationship with the School
Chapter: Sanctuary: Tools for Creating a Comfortable Home Environment
I especially liked that Mrs.
Sakai talks about the grief period when a parent gets the diagnosis, As she so elegantly states: “Mourning the loss of the dreams you had for your child doesnt mean you will be frozen in grief, It means you are facing your fears and the significance of what has happened to you and your family before moving on to the next step, ”
While reading the book I felt that Mrs, Sakai was holding my hand, but also making me chuckle and letting me know that everything will be okay, I think it is a must read for all people regardless of whether they have an Asperger child or not, It would definitely help those who dont have a peek into the world of those who do and maybe be a little more patient and understanding,
Humour, compassion, and such a huge number of helpful tips that you're sure to find some new ideas here, even if you're like me and have a bookshelf full of books about ASD.
I also have a new appreciation for my kids' willingness to eat broccoli and lettuce! Targets the major challenges families face in creating a comfortable environment for every family member.
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