Autism? Asperger's? ADHD? ADD? [Paperback]

Diane Drake Burns (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2005

Suspect there's something "different" about your child? This book will help you navigate those early stages of your child's life when a diagnosis is nowhere in sight. Not knowing how to help your child can leave you totally frustrated, or frightened into inaction by a vision of what may lie ahead. Written by a mother who understands (At first, she tried with all her might to avoid her son's diagnosis!), this book humorously and gently prods parents into action, beginning with such chapters as:

 

• Was That the Exit to Normal?"
• Rules of the Road
• Labels - You Gotta Love 'Em
• To School or Not to School

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Diane Drake Burns has captured and communicated the heart of a mother struggling to understand her precious child who is ‘different’. As an educator for over 33 years, I have counseled parents who are going through this very painful journey to find out why their child is not ‘normal’. Through humor, warmth, authenticity and clear definitions, Diane gently guides parents through the maze of misunderstandings of what ADD, ADHD, autism and Asperger's really are. As she speaks to the very heart of a parent, she provides insight, wisdom and hope. I heartily recommend this book for any parent who is searching for answers and truth.”
Jody Capehart, Head of School, Legacy Christian Academy
 

About the Author

Diane Drake Burns writes openly and honestly about her dogged determination to avoid all things depressing when faced with the reality of her son’s differences. Graduating with an English degree from the University of Texas, Mrs. Burns spent many years writing and editing before producing her first book. Mrs. Burns lives in Dallas, Texas with her husband and three children where she continues to pursue her career as a writer.

Product Details

• Paperback: 166 pages
• Publisher: Future Horizons; 1 edition (May 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932565264
• ISBN-13: 978-1932565263
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,180,392 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #50 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Personal Health > Children's Health > Learning Disorders

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical help for struggling parents, April 17, 2006

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Leslie Wilson "Leslie Porter Wilson" (Rockwall, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Autism? Asperger's? ADHD? ADD? (Paperback)

Though I don't have a child with ADD or Asperger's, I've still found this book helpful. I speak to thousands of moms each year through MOPS, ECPTA and Hearts at Home conferences. When they ask me about these disorders, I point them to Diane's book. The information in it is practical and easy to digest, unlike more technical publications. It provides an excellent starting point for parents who are beginning the unplanned journey into Asperger's, autism, ADD and ADHD.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Learn from a mom who knows what it's like!, April 17, 2006

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E. Nash (Florence, Italy) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Autism? Asperger's? ADHD? ADD? (Paperback)

Diane is insightful, down-to-earth, and writes well of her experiences. She has gained wisdom through the challenges she faces in her own life and family, and she shares her heart in a way that gives hope and encouragement, as well as giving you space to deal with frustrations and challenges in healthy ways. This book will help you immensely on the difficult path of parenting. Learn from a mom who knows what it's like!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Accurate and insightful, April 15, 2006

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Dana M. Fitzgerald - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Autism? Asperger's? ADHD? ADD? (Paperback)

This is a facinating and insightful book when you realize your child is "different". It will help you through all the diagnosis, labels, tests and questions that arise when this happens. We all know that anything related to our children is a serious matter and is not to be taken lightly and sometimes a parent can feel overwhelmed. Ms. Burns' openness and honesty allow you to relax a bit and know that if you are reading her book, you are on the right track.