This post introduces you to one of my favorite special needs parenting books. If you are raising a girl with autism you will appreciate this book. I just wrote a review of it for our Special Needs Book Review site. It is Asperger’s in Pink ~ Pearls of Wisdom from Inside the Bubble of Raising a Child with Asperger’s by “Julie Clark.
Julie writes about her family as they learn how to care for their daughter with Asperger’s syndrome. Even though this book fills the need for a resource for families and educators of a girl with autism, it is also very beneficial for all parents of a special needs child because many aspects of the Clark’s family struggle apply to all. These parents will learn from Julie Clark’s experience as they also sift through the EAS (Educational Alphabet Soup) IEP, 504, PAT, FAPE, CSE, OT…
Julie Clark, a writer, an artist, and a mom explains in detail the adaptations, alterations and perseverance needed to win their daily battles in raising Kristina with Asperger’s Syndrome (AS). These battles were sometimes with their immediate family, their friends, medical and school systems and sometimes with Kristina or even with their own insecurities.
In her book, Ms. Clark writes, “One of the hardest things about raising a child with Asperger’s is the feeling that our daughter has something invisible. … It’s the old, old story of judging by appearance. It’s the old, old ending, of the cover not fully representing the book.”
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After having read Asperger’s in PINK, you should be a stronger person, a better advocate armed with more knowledge and hope. A person, like Julie Clark (photo right), with a light at the end of your tunnel and with no regrets because you have figured out what is really important in life and with all your being you work to make this happen: “I so hope, with all my being, that she will grow up to be happy, healthy, successful and loved by others.”
More Features We Liked in Asperger’s in Pink:
- The Diagnostic Process
- School
- Community
- Day to Day
*Each section has short chapters that all begin with an interesting quote by Kristina and end with Julie’s Pink Peals for various people like caregivers, her husband, the couple, the extended family and other moms. Then she has what she is Thankful for in regards to the topic she covered in the chapter.
*The last part of each chapter is entitled Inside the Bubble, a moving story about an event that her family experienced. I especially loved Holidays Are Hard where she tells us the difficulties of Halloween.
*The comprehensive index allows parents to use this book, after their first reading, as a resource that they can return to when they need guidance or simply for a ‘misery enjoys company’ read! Also this book makes a great gift for family members, friends and educators so that finally you can all be on the same page!
*Buy Asperger’s in PINK Amazon.com Amazon.ca
Where to connect with Julie Clark:
- AuthorJulieClark.com
- Asperger’s in Pink on Facebook
- Julie Clark Art, artisan studio on Facebook
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I just reviewed this book myself, but loved reading your review and take on the book. You did a thorough job and highlighted many wonderful areas. Great job!
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Great book. I would like to read this one.
Yes, Paula, I truly learned a lot about parenting a girl with Asperger's. Julie Clark's book is very practical and real… when the book is finished, you feel you know her daughter. I hope Ms Clark will write a sequel retating Kristina's high school years and transition into adulthood.
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