School Daze Series

A single dad. A dedicated teacher. An autistic child. Can they be what each other needs?   Ben's frantic, sixty-hour workweek has no room for a family. His life turns upside down when he learns he must care for the autistic son he never knew he had. And while he knows caring for Kyle will be challenging, he didn't expect it to open his eyes to life's everyday wonders…   Schoolteacher Melanie Nicols sees Ben as a deadbeat dad but grudgingly comes to admire how he hangs in, determined to learn for his son's sake. Her admiration grows to more as father and son come to rely on Melanie being a part of their lives.   As she convinces Ben to work with her to support Kyle's development, it could spark the beginning of a beautiful bond, one that would last a lifetime.   From the creative mind of a psychologist, teacher, and specialist in autism disorders comes a memorable novel of life and love. When parents receive the news that their child has autism, they spend countless hours researching the subject, usually at night, after an exhausting day. Teachers, when they hear that they'll have a student with an autism spectrum disorder, also try to learn as much as they can. This novel was written for such parents and teachers - an entertaining read that's fun, yet still offers strategies and information on autism. 

A small child flees in panic. How can his school to keep him safe? Ethan is only in grade one and already has been kicked out of one school due to his tantrums and pattern of running away when in a panic. Now, his mom's enrolled him in a new school but remains glued to her phone, waiting for the call to tell her to come pick him up, that they can't handle him, that they don't know what to do with an autistic child. How can she trust these strangers to look after her son, just one small child among hundreds, when he has run from own parents so very many times? They don't know the terror of losing your child in a mall or watching him run blindly into traffic.  What started as a fun chase game when Ethan was a toddler has turned into a terrifying deviation. The adults in his life never know when he might take off. Rather than attaching an adult to his side to keep him safe, this new teacher talks about calming strategies and choices. Do they not realize what could happen if Ethan flees the building? The impact of a car on one small body? Sara is about to learn if this new school is up to the challenge.  Meet Kyle, Mel, Ben and the other characters you got to know in the Amazon bestseller Autism Goes to School. See what they've been up to in the last year and how they join forces to help Ethan. Then, return to Madson School to see if Manny, a child with severe autism belongs in their midst. Read Manny's story in Autism Belongs. About the Author Dr. Sharon A. Mitchell has worked as teacher, counselor, psychologist and consultant for several decades. Her Masters and PhD. degrees focused on autism spectrum disorders and helping kids to reach as high a level of independence as possible. Autism Goes to School"Is an award-winning Amazon bestseller. Yes, life with autism has it's struggles, but there are strengths as well and the fun parts that any family experiences. The book's full of the challenges inherent in autism plus strategies that make life easier for all concerned. It. One in 44 American children has an autism spectrum disorder and one in every forty-two boys. Every teacher will have a child with autism in their classroom. Every coach will meet a child with autism. If autism has not touched your family, it will affect your friends or neighbors. Autism Goes to School,the book that started the series has been followed by these books: - Autism Runs Away - Autism Belongs - Autism Talks and Talks - Autism, Grows Up - Autism Goes to College -Autism Questions Parents Ask & the Answers They Seek - Autism Questions Teachers Ask & the Answers They Seek    Join the kids and staff of Madson School as they learn and grow and welcome others with special needs into their midst.

A frustrated child. No way to communicate. His aggression boils over. Manny is not like other children. He doesn't talk. He doesn't leave the house. His parents desperately try to arrange their world so that Manny does not get upset. Because, when he does, well, the aggression was getting worse.   Too many times Tomas had to leave work to rescue his wife from the havoc of their son's meltdowns. At ten, Manny was becoming difficult to handle.  Passing by a bakery made all the difference. There, they met people who understand autism, along with its strengths and challenges. They learn ways to help Manny communicate and socialize and to have his needs met. Dare they consider letting him go to school? Is there a chance that Manny actually belongs there?    Read now!

Autism and college. A perfect match or a perfect storm? An autistic young man emerges from his parents' basement to move away to college. This is a coming of age story with a twist. Jeff faces challenges unlike those of typical students. His loving home was a safe haven after years of bullying at school. His basement refuge provided protection from a world too harsh and confusing. Was he prepared to take on that same world now? If you like relatable characters, real-life situations, and overcoming adversity, then you will love Dr. Mitchell's sixth book in the Autism School Daze series. Read Autism Goes to College.