Against All Odds: Our Life Journey With Autism

"Put your son in an institution and move on with your life."

At the age of six, Joe was diagnosed with autism. It was 1972 and little was known about this disability. Joe's neurologist advised Carol Basile to institutionalize her only son. She refused. And with only a mother's fierce love and relentless quest for answers, she began a journey to help her son surpass his limited expectations and lead a meaningful life. Against All Odds is a story of an autistic child who, with courage and determination, struggles through life stages, achieving goals. It is a story of taking opportunities and never giving up. It is a story of the lessons learned to help every parent of an autistic child to see the possibilities instead of the challenges.

Autism doesn't have to limit your child's potential.

Joe went on to build relationships in the community, achieve a Master's Degree, and hold a regular job. His success doesn't have to be the exception. Your child can be more than their diagnosis too.

This heartfelt book is a powerful and practical guide for parents and educators of autistic children. It is filled with resources and first-hand experiences to equip you with the skills to help your child flourish in today's world.

Against All Odds includes:

  • Established life stage goals specifically adapted for autistic children and adults
  • Personal examples for achieving life goals
  • Family dynamics with an autistic child
  • The bright future for autistic children and adults
  • Practical suggestions for parents, teachers, and other professionals
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Against All Odds: Our Life Journey With Autism

"Put your son in an institution and move on with your life."

At the age of six, Joe was diagnosed with autism. It was 1972 and little was known about this disability. Joe's neurologist advised Carol Basile to institutionalize her only son. She refused. And with only a mother's fierce love and relentless quest for answers, she began a journey to help her son surpass his limited expectations and lead a meaningful life. Against All Odds is a story of an autistic child who, with courage and determination, struggles through life stages, achieving goals. It is a story of taking opportunities and never giving up. It is a story of the lessons learned to help every parent of an autistic child to see the possibilities instead of the challenges.

Autism doesn't have to limit your child's potential.

Joe went on to build relationships in the community, achieve a Master's Degree, and hold a regular job. His success doesn't have to be the exception. Your child can be more than their diagnosis too.

This heartfelt book is a powerful and practical guide for parents and educators of autistic children. It is filled with resources and first-hand experiences to equip you with the skills to help your child flourish in today's world.

Against All Odds includes:

  • Established life stage goals specifically adapted for autistic children and adults
  • Personal examples for achieving life goals
  • Family dynamics with an autistic child
  • The bright future for autistic children and adults
  • Practical suggestions for parents, teachers, and other professionals
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Against All Odds: Our Life Journey With Autism

Against All Odds: Our Life Journey With Autism

by Carol Basile
Against All Odds: Our Life Journey With Autism

Against All Odds: Our Life Journey With Autism

by Carol Basile

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Overview

"Put your son in an institution and move on with your life."

At the age of six, Joe was diagnosed with autism. It was 1972 and little was known about this disability. Joe's neurologist advised Carol Basile to institutionalize her only son. She refused. And with only a mother's fierce love and relentless quest for answers, she began a journey to help her son surpass his limited expectations and lead a meaningful life. Against All Odds is a story of an autistic child who, with courage and determination, struggles through life stages, achieving goals. It is a story of taking opportunities and never giving up. It is a story of the lessons learned to help every parent of an autistic child to see the possibilities instead of the challenges.

Autism doesn't have to limit your child's potential.

Joe went on to build relationships in the community, achieve a Master's Degree, and hold a regular job. His success doesn't have to be the exception. Your child can be more than their diagnosis too.

This heartfelt book is a powerful and practical guide for parents and educators of autistic children. It is filled with resources and first-hand experiences to equip you with the skills to help your child flourish in today's world.

Against All Odds includes:

  • Established life stage goals specifically adapted for autistic children and adults
  • Personal examples for achieving life goals
  • Family dynamics with an autistic child
  • The bright future for autistic children and adults
  • Practical suggestions for parents, teachers, and other professionals

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781732435940
Publisher: Dragon Gate Media
Publication date: 08/02/2019
Series: Mom's Choice Award Winner
Pages: 250
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.57(d)

Table of Contents

Prologue

Introduction

Section One

Chapter 1 Autism and Unconditional Love

Chapter 2 Beginning to Understand

Chapter 3 Theories That Changed My Life

Chapter 4 Revenge of the Refrigerator Mom

Chapter 5 All in the Same Boat

Section Two

Chapter 6 Joe Finally Sleeps

Chapter 7 Joe Explores

Chapter 8 Joe’s Adventures Begin

Chapter 9 Joe Knows Stranger Danger

Chapter 10 Joe Becomes a Teacher

Chapter 11 Joe Says “Coffee with Cocoa, Please”

Chapter 12 Joe Begins to Step Out of His Inner World

Chapter 13 Joe Goes Against All Odds

Chapter 14 Joe Goes Against All Odds Again

Chapter 15 Joe Steps Out on His Own

Section Three

Chapter 16 The Brighter Future

Epilogue

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