Local Mom Offers Hope, Support, and Guidance about Autism to Parents
Looking for someone who can relate to life as a parent of a child with autism? In Autism: Heartfelt Thoughts from Mothers, nearly 100 mothers from all over the United States and moms from Finland, Australia, Belgium, Canada and The Netherlands, share their honest, most heartfelt thoughts regarding what it is really like to raise a child with autism.
(PRWEB) April 13, 2005 -- Monica Moshenko, of Buffalo, New York is one of
nearly 100 mothers from around the United States, and five foreign countries,
who have been featured in the new Autism Enhancement Publishing release:
Autism~Heartfelt Thoughts from Mothers.
With 1 out of every 166 children
in the United States being diagnosed with autism (an average of 66 per day-a
five fold increase from just five years ago), this disorder has reached epidemic
proportions. News of an autism diagnosis can be devastating to a family and the
challenges they face in raising a child with autism unfathomable.
The
book's author, Judy Lynne, knows what it is like to raise a child with autism
through all of the various trials, tribulations, troubles, and triumphs. She has
a 21-year old daughter who was diagnosed with autism at age 4. Her concept for
this book was to give the mothers a voice. She asked each mother to submit their
thoughts regarding their biggest challenges, greatest blessings, and words of
wisdom to other parents. She also asked for photographs of the mothers and their
child (or children) with autism.
What she received from these mothers was
true and honest heartfelt responses. When they talk about just how hard it is to
raise a special needs child it appears as if the daily challenges are endless.
Yet all of these mothers also express that their child is their greatest
blessing, a unique being on this earth who they learn from and love deeply. And
their words of wisdom to other parents shout, "Never give up on your child!" It
is a book of hope, and book of love, and a book of courage.
Parents who
have children with autism will identify with the challenges, share in the
blessings, and gain strength from the words of wisdom presented in this book.
Friends and family members of these parents will get a glimpse into the real
world of autism and find a new appreciation for what parents of special needs
children go through on a daily basis.
As the autism epidemic continues to
grow worldwide it is imperative that society as a whole gain an awareness of
this disorder. This book, and the mothers who are featured in it, greatly help
in that effort.
You can find the book at www.AutismThoughts.com,
Amazon, or Ebay.
If you would like more information about this topic or
to schedule an interview with Monica Moshenko, please call 716-522-9185 or email
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