What I Wish I'd Known about Raising a Child with Autism: A Mom and a Psychologist Offer Heartfelt Guidance for the First Five Years

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Overview

Bobbi Sheahan, mother of a child with autism, and psychologist Kathy DeOrnellas, Ph.D., did not write this book to lecture you on how to parent your child. Instead, they offer themselves as your scouts in the field, who have valuable information to share—from the moment you realize your kid is different ("My, what a quiet baby I have!"), to the self-righteous moms on the playground, to holding your marriage together in the realm of routines.

They candidly tackle ASD issues such as:

  • Picky Eating
  • Bedtime Battles
  • Potty Training
  • Speech Delays
  • Discipline
  • Early Intervention
  • Sibling Rivalry
  • And much more!

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781935274230
  • Publisher: World Future Horizons
  • Publication date: 6/15/2011
  • Pages: 250
  • Sales rank: 453,055
  • Product dimensions: 6.00 (w) x 8.90 (h) x 0.80 (d)

Meet the Author

Bobbi Sheahan is a mom who teamed up with her child's psychologist to write What I Wish I'd Known About Raising a Child With Autism. She wrote this book to spare other parents some of the pain, discouragement, and confusion that can accompany the early years of parenting a child who has, or may have, autism. This is her third book.

Kathy DeOrnellas, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist who worked closely with the Sheahan family for many years. In addition to having a private counseling practice, credentialed by the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology, she is also a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology.

 

Table of Contents

 

Preface

 

Chapter 1: Our Journey from Cluelessness to Partial Enlightenment

 

Chapter 2: Autism 101

 

Chapter 3: In the Beginning

 

Chapter 4: The Causes of Autism

 

Chapter 5: The Basics ... with a Twist of Autism

 

Chapter 6: My Kid, She’s Not Much of a Talker

 

Chapter 7: My, What a High Pain Tolerance You Have ... and What Sensitive Ears

 

Chapter 8: What Can I Do about These Weird Behaviors?

 

Chapter 9: Reading, Writing, and Lining Up Her Toys

 

Chapter 10: If I’ve Told You Once, I’ve Told You a Million Times!

 

Chapter 11: My Child and Other People

 

Chapter 12: Talk about It

 

Chapter 13: There Is No Finish Line

 

Afterword

 

Bobbi’s Annotated Bibliography

 

About the Authors

 

 

 

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 9, 2012

    A great book

    A wonderfully helpful book. We are not alone in this.

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  • Posted December 21, 2011

    A must for those touched by Autism

    The author of this book graciously welcomes you into her home, her life and allows you to observe her struggles and her victories. She shares much that is useful, supportive and wise especially to parents of a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

    These tips and ideas are not stuffed down your throat but carefully served on a platter for your choosing. Author, Bobbi Sheahan is clear that this is what has worked for her up until now and every child is different. As Bobbi continues on her own journey it is apparent that she will continue to explore what works best for her child as she encourages you to do the same. ¿You will figure out what works, and when it stops working, you will figure out something else. Start believing this and your world will change.¿ Her gentle encouragement and thought provoking questions are guaranteed to help you find your own path on this challenging journey.

    This author writes with a wonderful sense of humor despite the serious subject matter covered so be prepared to smile. She also sprinkles some wonderful comments and stories from other parents throughout the book and offers the added bonus of professional expertise from Kathy DeOrnellas, Ph. D. whose comments provide parents with an expert¿s perspective on issues such as elopement, potty training, various types of therapies, diet, sensory issues and much, much more.

    This book is a wonderful affirmation for parents. Those who pick it up will not be able to keep their head from nodding up and down or back and forth in agreement or acknowledgement ¿ confirming thoughts they had or situations they experienced with a feeling of relief that, phew! ¿I am not the only one.¿ Or ¿I am not going crazy.¿

    Simply put, this is a must read for anyone who is touched by Autism. In order to better survive your own journey with Autism you need to take this 250-page journey with Bobbi Sheahan and Kathy DeOrnellas, Ph D.

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  • Posted September 19, 2011

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    A MUST Read!

    Bobbi Sheahan's newest book, what I wish I'd known about raising a child with autism is one of the best and most poignant stories I have read to date. Her love and her "Grace" show through in each page she writes. With the help of Bobbi and DR. D, I, as a teacher of special education/special needs have not only learned so much more than I expected but came away with a better and different understanding of what family's deal with on a daily basis. I am so much more prepared to teach these angels because of this understanding. The statement "When you have met one child with autism, you've met one child with autism" is so true.

    Bobbi's humor (although she may not see it as clearly as I do) combined with Dr. D's vast knowledge of kids on the autism spectrum is what sets this book apart from others in the field. Once I started reading Bobbi's story, I could not put it down. I read it in less than twenty four hours. It is amazingly moving in parts and in other parts I laughed until I cried just picturing the dilemmas presented in the book. Her unique writing style will take your breath away and keep you interested through all its 250 pages. It is entertaining while bringing home all the points necessary for understanding daily life with a small child on the spectrum. It is certainly a true read and a better one could not be found! Whether you are a parent, a caregiver or a teacher, this book is the ONE book that you must read!

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  • Posted April 8, 2011

    Highly recommend this book!

    This is a fantastic resource! The conversational style makes it easy to read, yet it's filled with so much practical information.
    Parenting children with autism comes with many challenges and unknowns. This book gives a window to view one family's experience; with an expert's insights woven throughout. Parents will get an idea of some of the unique challenges to parenting child with autism, as well as the reassurance that they are not alone.
    This book is not just for parents, either. If someone in your life has a child with autism, read this book. You will better understand and be able to support the parents and their child.

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