Thursday, May 27, 2010
Summer and Autism
End of school is days away. Anyone anxious as to what will fill the days of a child with limited interests and friends?
Thursday, April 15, 2010
The day our children are born we are filled with indescribable joy. Life holds so much promise. We dream of what they will become. We savor each development milestone reached. We are proud. But then - something is not right about how THIS child is developing. Maybe it is a phase. Maybe he/she is just quirky. But the doctors and specialists say it is much more. Your child has autism. After the initial shock we start reading and reading some more. We stress out and maybe even freak out. Life choices carry a huge burden on day to day activities. But does it HAVE to be this way?
As a mother of an 11 year old autistic son life's path has taken me in different directions. Is this a bad thing? No - just different than expected. I remind myself every morning over a cup of coffee that life is an adventure. With any adventure there are many surprises, elements that bring joy, fear, and sadness. Aren't adventures supposed to be thrilling, exciting and filled with laughter? Parents of children with autism or any special needs please promise yourself to enjoy the adventure as much as you can. You are camping and it has rained for 3 days. You are wet, cold and haven't slept. But today the skies are sunny and all is looking brighter.
As a mother of an 11 year old autistic son life's path has taken me in different directions. Is this a bad thing? No - just different than expected. I remind myself every morning over a cup of coffee that life is an adventure. With any adventure there are many surprises, elements that bring joy, fear, and sadness. Aren't adventures supposed to be thrilling, exciting and filled with laughter? Parents of children with autism or any special needs please promise yourself to enjoy the adventure as much as you can. You are camping and it has rained for 3 days. You are wet, cold and haven't slept. But today the skies are sunny and all is looking brighter.
From my publisher Ironcutter Media!
In celebration of national Autism Awarness Month, Ironcutter Media is pleased to announce the upcoming release of its newest title, Evan & Me, A Story of Autism and Love by Mary Karsten Hebrank.
This heartwarming narrative of a young girl’s devoted love for her autistic twin brother, despite challenges and differences, reveals the true nature of this development disorder and more importantly, the power of unconditional love.
Inspired by and based on her own family, author Mary Karsten Hebrank originally created the book as a school presentation for her children's classmates and teachers. Encouraged by her friend Sylvan to share it with others, she teamed with Ironcutter Media and collaborated closely with artist Kat Parrish to bring the vibrancy of Lily and Evan's story to the page. Brilliantly penned and illustrated, Evan & Me captures the dynamics of autism from the outside looking in, and the inside looking out.
Today, one in every 110 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. And Mary is committed to raising awareness, sharing helpful information with other families of autism and giving back to charities such as Autism Speaks. To that end, Mary is pledging a portion of proceeds from Evan & Me to benefit this national organization in honor of the help and support they provided her family at the local level in St. Louis, Missouri.
Evan & Me, A Story of Autism and Love is available to pre-order beginning April 15, 2010 with a publication date of April 26, 2010. All pre-ordered copies will be shipped that week.
To order a copy of Evan & Me, A Story of Autism and Love, please visit Mary’s website at http://www.evanandme.com/ or link directly to our PayPal online payment processing system.
Thank you for your continued support of Ironcutter Media, our titles and authors!
For more information regarding Evan & Me, A Story of Autism and Love, scheduling Mary as a guest speaker or hosting a book-signing, you may contact us at info@ironcuttermedia.com or Mary directly via mary@ironcuttermedia.com.
Best Regards,
Alivia Tagliaferri, Publisher
Ironcutter Media, LLC
In celebration of national Autism Awarness Month, Ironcutter Media is pleased to announce the upcoming release of its newest title, Evan & Me, A Story of Autism and Love by Mary Karsten Hebrank.
This heartwarming narrative of a young girl’s devoted love for her autistic twin brother, despite challenges and differences, reveals the true nature of this development disorder and more importantly, the power of unconditional love.
Inspired by and based on her own family, author Mary Karsten Hebrank originally created the book as a school presentation for her children's classmates and teachers. Encouraged by her friend Sylvan to share it with others, she teamed with Ironcutter Media and collaborated closely with artist Kat Parrish to bring the vibrancy of Lily and Evan's story to the page. Brilliantly penned and illustrated, Evan & Me captures the dynamics of autism from the outside looking in, and the inside looking out.
Today, one in every 110 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. And Mary is committed to raising awareness, sharing helpful information with other families of autism and giving back to charities such as Autism Speaks. To that end, Mary is pledging a portion of proceeds from Evan & Me to benefit this national organization in honor of the help and support they provided her family at the local level in St. Louis, Missouri.
Evan & Me, A Story of Autism and Love is available to pre-order beginning April 15, 2010 with a publication date of April 26, 2010. All pre-ordered copies will be shipped that week.
To order a copy of Evan & Me, A Story of Autism and Love, please visit Mary’s website at http://www.evanandme.com/ or link directly to our PayPal online payment processing system.
Thank you for your continued support of Ironcutter Media, our titles and authors!
For more information regarding Evan & Me, A Story of Autism and Love, scheduling Mary as a guest speaker or hosting a book-signing, you may contact us at info@ironcuttermedia.com or Mary directly via mary@ironcuttermedia.com.
Best Regards,
Alivia Tagliaferri, Publisher
Ironcutter Media, LLC
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Autism - Day by Day: The Sandwich Generation
Juggeling all the responsibilities is what women of the sandwhich generation must do best. You are modeling wonderful behavior to your children. They can see that your love for your mother is so powerful. Responsibilities are second nature and not always a burden. Good for you!
April is autism awareness month. Government statistics suggest prevelance rate increasing 10-17% annually. One in every 110 children today are diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Boys are diagnosed three to four times more frequently. Public awareness has improved greatly over the recent years. More funding is applied to research for treatments, causes and cure. More people "understand" when my child demonstrates one of his many inappropriate behaviors in public. However, so much more needs to be accomplished. Through knowledge we can gain understanding and go beyond tolerance to compassion & acceptance.
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