New World of ASD

By Isabel Guerra

In this guided storybook, you will meet a family that just discovered their child has autism and their journey to finding the right resources while struggling with the imbalance that this new world will give them. Throughout the storyline, situations will occur, and a continuation of how to respond to these situations, resources, and examples are listed in a separate section of the book.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Release date: Oct 14, 2023
• ISBN: 9781312013018

Book preview

Understanding Autism

Once upon a time, in a quiet suburban neighborhood, lived the Anderson family - Mark, Sarah, and their two young children, Emma and Liam. Their life had been what most would consider normal, filled with laughter, routines, and dreams of a bright future. Little did they know that their world was about to change forever after receiving a life-altering diagnosis that would set them on a path they never anticipated.

It all began when Liam turned 3. Sarah, his mother, started noticing his lack of speech and limited social interactions; he didn't respond to his name as he used to. He seemed lost in his own world, fixating on spinning objects and repeating the exact phrases over and over. Concerned, John and Sarah decided to consult with a pediatrician.

After numerous evaluations and consultations, their unsettling questions were answered, and the diagnosis was delivered: Liam was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The news hit them like a ton of bricks. Their journey to understand and support their son in this new reality was about to begin, and the news was both heart-wrenching and bewildering, thrusting them into unfamiliar territory. After a few weeks, Mark and Sarah were determined to learn as much as they could about ASD. They met with specialists, joined support groups, and read countless