I am a parent of a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). I like many other parents felt lost, saddened, defeated and even guilty when my son was diagnosed. I read every book I could get my hands on, looking for comfort and answers. I have grown to understand and accept my sons diagnosis as a blessing in disguise. His view on the world opened my eyes to the simple things in life. He changed me
without even trying. Children like him have that affect on us adults. Once I got an idea of what to expect and how to help my son, I went looking for books that would help him understand who he is. I wanted to find books to help his younger brother understand who he is. There is a limited selection of how to books out there for autistic children, but there wasn't a book that clearly portrayed who my son was. He never saw himself in stories. The same for his brother. There wasn't a story available where he saw why his brother wouldn't play or talk like the other kids. He wanted to know why his brother was different. I saw a need in my children's lives and decided to fill it. I developed a story line based on my boys and our lives with Autism. The series is called I'm Not Different. It will tackle everyday issues that my son faces on a child's level. Our children need to know that they aren't the only ones facing these struggles; that their brother or sister isn't the only one overcoming this disorder. I have raised my sons to be very accepting of the people around them. I raised them to understand that people have circumstances that set us all apart from one another, but at the end of the day we all have one basic thing in common. We need to love and need to be loved. Please take the time to browse the products available. Give suggestions about topics you would like addressed and provide input on apparel you would like to see the designs offered on. We appreciate your time and remember:
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