Maureen F. Morrell and Ann Palmer are raising two very
different children: Justin, a whirlwind of activity and mood
swings, who is supervised in a residential farm community,
and Eric, quiet and passive, who lives independently at
college. The authors give an account of the striking
similarities as well as the stark differences in their
experiences of parenting children at opposite extremes of
the autism spectrum.
The two mothers speak openly about their children’s
diagnosis and early childhood through to adolescence, young
adulthood and the day they leave home. They give a moving
account of the challenges they faced and the surprising
consolations they found along their sons’ very different
paths in life. Through their friendship and two decades of
shared experiences of parenting an ASD child, each has
gained a clear understanding of her own strengths and
limitations, as well as those of her child.
Parenting Across the Autism Spectrum offers a
personal perspective and practical guidance for parents at
the start of their journey with autism, especially those
whose children are newly diagnosed. It also provides useful
insights for professionals working with individuals across
the autism spectrum and their families.
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