SEEING THE LIGHT: Raising A Child with Autism - A Family's Journey
Language: English
Published by BookBaby, US, 2026
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- Title
- SEEING THE LIGHT: Raising A Child with Autism - A Family's Journey
- Author
- Mei-Ying Chen, S.Y. Chen
- Publisher
- BookBaby, US
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798317835972
- Item weight
- 317 grams
During this time, their first son, Frederick, was born, bringing joy and a renewed sense of purpose. Parenthood deepened their commitment to succeed in their new country. About a decade later, while living in New Jersey, their second son, Michael, was born, completing the family and opening a new chapter of hope.
Soon after his birth, Michael faced unexpected health and developmental challenges. Frequent illnesses, allergies, and delays in speech and motor skills disrupted daily life. Mei-Ying and S.Y. began a long search for answers, consulting specialists and therapists, but clarity remained elusive for years, leaving them caught between hope and confusion.
It was not until the family returned to the Chicago area that a turning point emerged. Michael was evaluated by renowned child psychologist and neuroscientist Dr. Bennett Leventhal at the University of Chicago. For the first time, confusion gave way to understanding. Michael was diagnosed with severe autism. Though the diagnosis carried emotional weight, it also provided direction. Armed with knowledge, the family could begin to chart a purposeful path forward rather than wander in uncertainty.
Supported by professionals, caregivers, teachers, friends, and community, Michael made his way through childhood and adolescence. The journey was not easy. Each small achievement―a new word, a skill learned―became a milestone. Frederick's quiet devotion to his brother was a steady source of strength for the family.
Mei-Ying and S.Y. preserved memories of decades marked by exhaustion, courage, and gratitude. Their story is one of enduring partnership―parents learning alongside their child and discovering progress is measured by growth in confidence and independence. Through love and perseverance, Michael became a strong, confident young adult.
This book chronicles over four decades of raising a child with autism, from struggles and breakthroughs to adulthood. It is both a memoir and a testament to faith, determination, and the power of community support. The authors share insights and lessons shaped by years of holding fast to hope.
Today, Michael looks forward to a meaningful life at Misericordia near Chicago―a community he calls home. There, he has found belonging, friendship, and opportunities to grow. His progress is a testament to compassionate care and family commitment. This book commemorates his tenth anniversary at Misericordia and affirms his family's enduring hope and belief in the power of belonging.
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About the Author
She and her husband have two sons: the elder son, Frederick, and the younger son, Michael. Frederick was bright and gifted from an early age. Michael was born adorable and lovable; however, he was later diagnosed with autism and faced communication difficulties and learning challenges from childhood. The author and her family devoted their lives to raising and educating two children with distinctly different personalities and traits. In particular, throughout Michael's upbringing, she sought medical advice extensively and did everything possible to understand the causes of autism and effective educational approaches, enduring many hardships and challenges along the way.
This book recounts the author's family life after immigrating to the United States, with special emphasis on the forty-plus years of raising Michael. Through these pages, she hopes to share a journey marked by love and perseverance, and to express heartfelt gratitude to the many relatives and friends whose care and support accompanied Michael's growth into a confident young man.
S.Y. Chen, co-author of this book, graduated from National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan. In the early 1970s, after marrying his wife, Mei-Ying , he went to the United States to pursue graduate studies at the University of Illinois, where he earned his Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering in 1978.
After completing his doctorate, he and his wife lived in several locations, including the suburbs of Chicago and southern New Jersey, and he also worked in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Over the course of his career, he served at Argonne National Laboratory and later taught at the Illinois Institute of Technology. For many years, his professional focus has been on radiation protection for human health and the environment. He has served as a member of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Science Advisory Board and as a member of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements.
Dr. Chen retired from the Illinois Institute of Technology in 2022. He currently serves as Chairman of the Central Midwest Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Commission, continuing to contribute his expertise in the fields of nuclear energy and radiation protection.
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