Foreword / by Darold Treffert -- Real superheroes don't wear capes -- Where hope can be found -- Prairie dogs & honey badgers -- Therapy adventures -- Gifts to be found -- Painted butterfly -- Fierce love & art -- Excellent choices -- Fear not -- That's life -- Handmade by God -- Capturing the moment -- Living the dream -- First gleam of dawn -- Transforming adversity into opportunity -- Answers to prayers -- Soaring as eagles -- God's got this -- Eternal perspective -- Ain't no stoppin' us now -- The race marked out for us.
Summary:
Views from the Spectrum shares the inspiring stories of twenty remarkable young adults with autism and the loving families who support them. As a thriving adult with autism himself, Ron Sandison seeks to educate the world on the amazing gifts and talents autism can cultivate. Both a how-to guide for parents with special needs as well as an uncanny view into the world of autism, readers will be in awe of stories such as the courage of Tyler Gianchetta, who rescued his mother from a burning vehicle, and marvel at the artistic talent of nonverbal poet and artist, Kimberly Dixon. Every interview Ron shares reveal that, while there are similarities among the young adults featured, each is uniquely talented. Full of anecdotes, expert research, parenting tips, prayers, and devotion, this book is a celebration of autism and of faith, destined to lift the spirits of its readers-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.