The Book

Since this website first went “live” in 1998, we’ve received thousands of emails from ASD parents, professionals, as well as compassionate “neurotypicals” wishing us the best. Some of these electronic communications have led to lifelong friendships, and have indirectly inspired a book, which has been published Jossey-Bass, the educational imprint of Wiley Press.

In all, 14 writers have contributed to Embracing Autism...Connecting and Communicating with Children in the Autism Spectrum.

The Table of Contents is below.
(To find out more about each contributor, click on their name and you’ll be sent to a
relevant blog or website:

Contents
Foreword. Susan Senator
Introduction. Robert Parish

Ch 1. My Journey with Jacob. Diane Bayer.
Ch 2 Relating to ASD Children. Arnold Miller
Ch 3. Three Special Kids—No Apologies Necessary. Kim Stagliano.
Ch 4. Patience – The Least Important “Super Power.” Kristin Kaifas
Ch 5. North of the Border. Gay and Dennis Debbaudt
Ch 6. Getting to Know You. Stephen Shore.
Ch 7. Life with Shawn. Jeanne Lyons.
Ch 8. The Freedom to be Odd. Cammie McGovern
Ch 9. Just a “Little” Autism. Teresa Becerra
Ch 10. Acceptance in Waves. Robert Becerra
Ch 11. Everyone Has a Chance to Grow. Jackie Marquette
Ch 12. Grass in the Wind. Kristina Chew
Ch 13. Now for our Feature Presentation. Robert Parish
Ch 14. The “Big” Question. All contributors.
Ch. 15. Resources/Organizations.

For Chapter excerpts visit: the “Embracing ASD” link at the top of the page.