Raindrops on Roman: Overcoming Autism: A Message of Hope [Paperback]

Elizabeth Burton Scott (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2009

78 SKILLS AND DRILLS FOR OPTIMUM CHILD DEVELOPMENT"Raindrops on Roman and Whiskers on Kittens...These are a few of my favorite things..."Songs, rhymes, and a large repertoire of fun-filled methods bubbled out of this exemplary creative mother, Elizabeth Scott, to gently and firmly teach her son to overcome symptoms of autism.Raindrops on Roman will move you to tears, punctuated with a few bursts of spontaneous laughter, as you marvel at this touching true story. You will learn very specific skills and drills that she used, what materials to obtain to implement them, and what areas each activity helps to develop and improve. This is a must-have book for all parents and every professional working with children who have autism.Elizabeth became an educator and spent her career prior to Roman as a teacher. Hopefully, the new recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics (screening for autism for all children at 18 and 24 months), along with stories like Roman's will help countless children overcome autism in the future. - Dr. Robert Silver

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About the Author

Elizabeth has her Master's Degree in Elementary Education. With her professional skills and her deep devotion as a mother, she persevered in leading her son through his early childhood years to recover from 45 symptoms of autism. Her mission now is to serve as a coach, consultant, and speaker for professionals and families helping children with autism.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Robert Reed Publishers (April 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1934759244
• ISBN-13: 978-1934759240
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #904,847 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Mother and Son's Journey through Uncharted Waters, February 10, 2009

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Richard R. Blake (Bridgman, Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Raindrops on Roman: Overcoming Autism: A Message of Hope (Paperback)

In her book "Raindrops on Roman" Elizabeth Scott gives a message of hope to others as she tells the story of Roman's recovery from autism. Theirs is an amazing story of courage and love.

Elizabeth began to notice warning signs that something was amiss in Roman's development patterns. At seventeen months Roman was diagnosed as having Sensory Process Disorder, a condition of the central nervous system, which left Roman with the inability to interpret sensory information correctly.

Elizabeth describes in detail, in layman's language, the implications of tactile and speech challenges, the therapies, skills, drills, and play times she pursued to change the negative brain patterns to create positive responses. The exercises resulted in the cognitive development processes of remembering, reasoning, understanding, and using good judgment. The skills, supplies, lessons, interventions, and new pediatric guidelines are conveniently included in an invaluable series of appendices.

Another challenge Elizabeth faced was Roman's behavioral patterns. He was often obstinate, belligerent, and confrontational. These outbursts frequently caused "mini meltdowns." These potential outbursts created a sense of anxiety and embarrassment for Elizabeth in situations while shopping, at the park, at the library, or in family celebrations.

Elizabeth attributes Roman's restoration and healing to her willingness to devote her full time to working with Roman on a plan of drills and skills, to the support of her husband, to her personal faith, and to the prayers of her family and friends.

Elizabeth is knowledgeable of the issues surrounding sensory and autistic behavior and is able to clearly articulate and communicate this information. This is a truly remarkable story of a mother's complete dedication and to her son; response to her love and persistence. I not only highly recommend this book to other readers but plan to get copies for family and friends who are faced with special needs children or who have chosen a career in meeting the challenge of working with these families.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hope and Good Advice, May 9, 2009

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This review is from: Raindrops on Roman: Overcoming Autism: A Message of Hope (Paperback)

I read this book after hearing this woman on a radio show. Her book shows that their can be a silver lining. She gives a Christian perspective and example of dealing with a child with autism. I felt like someone understood the isolation, disappointment, and struggle of parents of autistic kids. Her techniques are simple and easy to implement. I like the fact that she's like "here's what has worked for me", not "the only way is this". It has also helped me to be more patient. My sister has read it and I think that it gave her an appreciation as well.

Bottomline: It's worth your money.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Guide to Enchance Positive Learning Skills in Young Children, March 13, 2009

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Nancy D. Mitton (Marion, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Raindrops on Roman: Overcoming Autism: A Message of Hope (Paperback)

Elizabeth Scott has written an excellent guide to enhance development in all young children including those with autism. She shares her personal journey of the roller coaster recovery process that she endured with overcoming her son, Roman's developmental disability of autism. Included in her heart warming story of frustration and devotion is a step by step outline of daily activities and materials to help all parents, teachers and caregivers of young children enhance early childhood development. Her message of hope is recovery is possible with diligence, devotion and love.