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Views from the Spectrum: A Window into Life and Faith with Your Neurodivergent Child

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A remarkable inside look at the intersection of faith and autism for parents longing to connect their children with God's love

Raising a child with autism is both a challenge and an adventure—and sometimes parents need to know there can also be wonderful potential for blessings. Views from the Spectrum shares the inspiring stories of twenty amazing young adults with autism and how each of their family's unwavering support and faith in God led them to accomplish what was thought impossible. As a thriving adult with autism himself, Ron Sandison is determined to educate the world on the gifts and talents autism can cultivate—even when they differ from our expectations of typical success.

While it is primarily a much-needed how-to guide for parents of children with special needs, this book is also a stunning view into the world of autism. Readers will witness the courage of Tyler Gianchetta, who rescued his mother from a burning vehicle. They'll marvel at the artistic talent of nonverbal poet and artist Kimberly Dixon, admire the determination of Armani Williams, competing as a NASCAR driver, and find encouragement in the many other stories within these pages. In addition to these experiences, Sandison has also interviewed top experts in the autism field and shares their insights here.

Sandison weaves narrative with Scripture, sharing his own journey with autism throughout the book. Full of anecdotes, scientific research, parenting tips, prayers, devotions, and more, Views from the Spectrum is a celebration of autism, faith, and the possibilities at their intersection.

ISBN-13: 9780825446672

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Kregel Publications

Publication Date: 05-25-2021

Pages: 264

Product Dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.60(d)

Ron Sandison is the founder of Spectrum Inclusion and an advisory board member of the Art of Autism and the Faith Initiative of the Autism Society of America. He works full-time in the medical field, is professor of theology at Destiny School of Ministry, and speaks on autism at more than seventy events a year. His previous work includes A Parent’s Guide to Autism. Ron and his wife live in Rochester Hills, Michigan.

Table of Contents

Foreword Darold A. Treffert, MD 13

Introduction 17

Part 1 Where to Begin

1 Real Superheroes Don't Wear Capes 29

2 Where Hope Can Be Found 41

Part 2 Therapies and Choices That Work

3 Prairie Dogs and Honey Badgers 55

4 Therapy Adventures 64

5 Gifts to Be Found 74

6 Painted Butterfly 82

7 Fierce Love and Art 91

8 Excellent Choices 101

9 Fear Not 111

10 That's Life 123

Part 3 Thriving

11 Learning to Communicate 137

12 Capturing the Moment 148

13 Living the Dream 158

14 First Gleam of Dawn 168

15 Empowerment for Parenting Endurance 176

Part 4 Resting in God

16 Soaring as Eagles 187

17 God's Got This 197

18 Eternal Perspective 206

19 Answers to Prayers 214

20 Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now 223

21 The Race Marked Out for Us 233

Conclusion 241

Acknowledgments 245

Extended Biographies of Select Featured Individuals 247

Notes 251