Facing Autism: A Parent's Guide to a Difficult Journey [Paperback]

Kathleen Mueller (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 24, 2008

There is the heartache we all share when our child is given the diagnosis of autism. At first we feel all alone in the world wondering how this could happen to my child, but we are not alone, there are a growing number of families who have a child who has been diagnosed with autism.A mother tells her story and explains how she took control of her son's future by creating her own therapy, sharing with other parents how she was able to determine what her son needed and then how to implement those needs into lessons he could understand. Gain insight into the ways in which you can begin providing your own therapy for your child or choosing to home school if that is your wish.If you have a child that has not been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder but you suspect they might be autistic, learn the diagnostic criteria used by professionals in diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Before devoting herself to a child with autism, Kathleen Mueller provided nursing care for disabled children and the elderly. A published author and winner of two Editor's Choice Awards, she spends her time with her husband and son on their farm near Portage, Wisconsin.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (October 24, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595486983
• ISBN-13: 978-0595486984
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,392,613 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastically informative, full of information the everyday person can relate to., April 16, 2009

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Kellyann Dougherty (Afton, Tennessee) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Facing Autism: A Parent's Guide to a Difficult Journey (Paperback)

Mrs. Mueller's book about Autism has opened my eyes to this greatly misunderstood disorder. Having a nephew with this disorder, it has allowed me to communicate with my nephew at a level that is appropriate for him. What an immensely gentle, intelligent and enormously fun child he is to be around. May God bless Mrs. Mueller for her contribution. THIS IS A MUST READ!!!! for anyone in contact with an autistic child.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Oh My GOSH! Amazing, January 18, 2009

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Allen Horton (Washington, New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Facing Autism: A Parent's Guide to a Difficult Journey (Paperback)

I have a daughter with autism who is six years old. I have bought many books on autism. It wasn't until I bought Facing Autism by Kathleen Mueller that I felt I have finally bought a book that can truly help me help my daughter. Emily my sweet baby girl sounds almost identical to Mr. & Mrs. Mueller's son who is mentioned in the book.

Mrs. Mueller shares with the reader so much personal information on how she began breaking down that wall to find the person hiding behind that anyone who reads this is bound to come away with several things they can do to help their child.

I have personally incorperated many of the techniques mentioned in the book and my daughter is responding very well to them. We have only been doing this about 3 weeks since I read the book, but so far the results are fantastic.

Finally a book written by a parent who really understands the struggles parents go through in dealing with a child with autism.

A must-read!

A. H. Washington, New Jersey

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Confusing title, January 1, 2009

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Autism warrior parent since 1992 (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Facing Autism: A Parent's Guide to a Difficult Journey (Paperback)

I'm glad Ms. Mueller's book has been helpful. It's unfortunate that she chose to give her book the same name as Lynn Hamilton's book. Ms. Hamilton's book has been around longer and is a bit of a classic in the Autism world. It will be confusing to those who are new to autism and referred to Ms. Hamilton's book, who has different info in her book. I'm grateful for the service Ms. Mueller has lent to the autism world and to continue that service, would encourage Ms. Mueller to choose another name for her book.