{"product_id":"9781590303825","title":"Making Peace with Autism: One Family's Story of Struggle, Discovery, and Unexpected Gifts","description":"\u003cp\u003eReceiving a diagnosis of autism is a major crisis for parents and families, who often feel as if their world has come to an end. In this insightful narrative, a courageous and inspiring mother explains why a diagnosis of autism doesn't have to shatter a family's dreams of happiness. Senator offers the hard-won, in-the-trenches wisdom of someone who's been there and is still there today—and she demonstrates how families can find courage, contentment, and connection in the shadow of autism. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eMaking Peace with Autism\u003c\/i\u003e, Susan Senator describes her own journey raising a child with a severe autism spectrum disorder, along with two other typically developing boys. Without offering a miracle treatment or cure, Senator offers valuable strategies for coping successfully with the daily struggles of life with an autistic child. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlong the way she models the combination of stamina and courage, openness, and humor that has helped her family to survive—and even to thrive. Topics include: the agony of diagnosis, grieving and acceptance, finding the right school program, helping siblings with their struggles and concerns, having fun together, and keeping the marriage strong.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shambhala Publications, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47055587016944,"sku":"9781590303825","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781590303825_p0.jpg?v=1763808965","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781590303825","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}