{"product_id":"9780825444845","title":"A Pair of Miracles: A Story of Autism, Faith, and Determined Parenting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A parent's gripping journey of awareness, acceptance, and appreciation of her two boys dealing with significant challenges brought on by autism.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Stephen Mark Shore, EdD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Karla Akins hoped that her autistic sons could learn to read and function independently, doctors warned her that those expectations would never be met. She set out to prove that, despite those warnings, all things are possible through God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaced with humor and compassion, \u003ci\u003eA Pair of Miracles\u003c\/i\u003e is the heartwarming story of her journey rearing adopted twin sons, each diagnosed with autism and fetal alcohol disorder. This is more than a moving biography from a mom on the front lines, however. It is a powerful tool, full of practical help for parents, educators, and church members working with children who have intellectual disabilities, speech impairments, and other limitations on the autism spectrum. It is also a challenge to the church to welcome and celebrate all the members of their congregation, no matter their abilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThanks to Karla's determination, faith, and unconditional love—and contrary to the doctors' predictions—her adult twins are now able to function independently in many ways. They help their dad install pools, do carpentry work, and serve in the church as ushers, sound engineers, and children's ministry workers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor parents seeking hope, answers, and peace, Karla leads the way to all three down a path she's already been.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kregel Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47021831717104,"sku":"9780825444845","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780825444845_p0.jpg?v=1763815371","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780825444845","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}