pt. 1. R.J.'s story. Dreams of every dad -- The wake-up call: the diagnosis -- Denial, anger, and everything in between -- Team R.J. -- In the mainstream -- You do the math -- Epilogue: Singing his song -- pt. 2. Advice. Marriage: you've got to get the man right -- Siblings: little brothers and big sisters -- Tough love: discipline and a special needs child -- From butterflies to Beckham: part of the team -- Making friends -- The other spectrum -- You're not alone -- Appendix: The welcome to autism handbook.
Summary:
Using anecdotes and lessons from his own experiences, former football star Rodney Peete imparts essential wisdom for parents everywhere, whether their children have special needs or not, as he writes with striking honesty about learning to overcome his own doubts and expectations of fatherhood to focus on the daily challenges and joys of raising a child.
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