Synopses & Reviews
Given the daily challenges of raising a child with autism, it’s easy for parents to lose themselves and for their overall quality of life to plummet. Susan Senator interweaves the voices of autism parents, researchers, and professionals to offer guidance and encouragement on how to find happiness and fulfillment in the midst of the struggles of raising an autistic child. Topics include: how to handle feelings of despair and hopelessness; finding fun, even during turbulent times; caring for your marriage; and finding a balance between accepting your child as he or she is and seeking new treatments.
To learn more about the author, visit her website at susansenator.com.
About the Author
Susan Senator is the mother of three boys, the oldest of whom has autism. She is the author of
Making Peace with Autism, a memoir of her familys struggles and triumphs. Her writing on autism has appeared in the
New York Times,
the
Washington Post, and the
Boston Globe. She has been featured on the
Today Show, CNN, MSNBC, Voice of America, and NPR.