My Name is Ryan and I Have Autism - Softcover

Leyden, R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1463424132 ISBN 13: 9781463424138

Publisher: AuthorHouse, 2011

Synopsis

This book is about a typical family who learn that their youngest child is diagnosed with Autism. They struggle to understand and learn about Autism as they try to work together as a family. This is not a Hollywood story about millions of dollars going towards new research, organizing protests or trying expensive treatments. This is your everyday family who exhaust knowledge from any source that can offer help. Read about their heartbreak, daily struggles as well as innovative ideas to help them get through a typical day. For a glimpse into their world with Autism go to: youtube.com (RLeyden1) to view a series of documentaries filmed by their (then) 14yrold daughter.

About this title

About the Author

Rachel Leyden was born and raised in New York City. She graduated with a B.A in Forensic Psychology and is a retired Police Sergeant as well as a mother of four. She has learned about autism by attending various autism seminars & classes offered in Orange County, New York. She also attended a three week parent training course in St. Louis, Missouri. She worked with a Defeat Autism Now (D.A.N) doctor to find possible answers targeting her son's diet as well as reading several books about autism in addition to her daily, first-hand experience living with autism. Although not an autism "expert" Rachel is passionate about autism education and helping typical families with simple ideas just to make daily living a little easier. She considers herself an expert with HER son's autism and encourages everyone who has a child with a disability to "become your child's expert" Rachel continues to educate herself about autism and helping others overcome their daily struggles. She lives in Orange County, New York with her husband, children and three dogs.

Edition details

• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1463424132
• ISBN 13: 9781463424138
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 72