A chronicle of one family's journey from the shock and uncertainty of a severe autism diagnosis to acceptance and advocacy, in this beautifully written book Porch shares the lessons she has learned about charting your own course. Detours are a daily occurrence in this country, particularly in sizeable cities where narrow, 15th century roads and passages meet 21st century transportation needs and realities, and where an increase in bicycle transport and regular road work mean clogged streets and frustrated commuters. According to Porch, we must write our own stories about what is possible for our kids and love them just as they are. Ask any Dutch motorist about detours and you’re likely to get a roll of the eye, an annoyed shrug of the shoulders, perhaps a swear word or two. But not all disabilities result in heartwarming viral stories. As an educator and expert on autism spectrum disorders as well as the mother of a son who is autistic, Porch knows well the pressure parents of special needs children feel to overcome any and all challenges their children face. Shop our inventory for The Scenic Route : Embracing the Detours, Roadblocks, and Unexpected Joys of Raising an Autistic Child by Leigh Merryday Porch with. In The Scenic Route, Leigh Merryday Porch offers insight into how parents of children with autism can redefine hope in a world that often has a narrow view of what hope is supposed to look like for their kids.

Reflections on autism, parenting, and embracing destinations unknown. In The Scenic Route, Leigh Merryday Porch offers insight into how parents of children with autism can redefine hope in a world that often has a narrow view of what hope is suppose.

Embracing detours