Autism Out Loud: Life with a Child on the Spectrum, from Diagnosis to Young Adulthood by Kate Swenson, Adrian Wood, and Carrie Cariello
Summary
Kate Swenson, Adrian Wood and Carrie Cariello are from different parts of the country and backgrounds, but they were brought together by a singular experience: they are each a mother to a child with autism. Together they have shared laughter, tears, victories and the unconditional love that molds their lives.
Kate, Adrian and Carrie have children with very different autism profiles, and in Autism Out Loud they write about their unique experiences on a variety of topics, from diagnosis to caregiving, schooling and aging. Through their varied stories and lessons they’ve learned, these incredible women provide a glimpse of what to expect on the autism journey and show parents that they are not alone.
My Thoughts
I really appreciated how all three of the authors gave us such an intimate view of their lives. They were so willing to be vulnerable in sharing their experience as moms of autistic children. I could relate to a lot of their feelings in this book, and I am thankful I was able to read this book.
The part that I connected with the most was the anxiety about helping an autistic child transition to adulthood and planning for their future. This is a huge source of worry for me and I know I have not done enough yet. It helps to know I am not alone in my struggle.
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