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I Have Autism...What'll I Do Without You, Mom?

I Have Autism...What'll I Do Without You, Mom?


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How comforting would it be for you to know that you can help your adult child live well after you are gone? I believe this knowledge would be a great relief to you-and that is why I wrote this book. When Brandon, my 40-year-old autistic son, said, "I don't know what I would do without you, Mom," I knew I had to create a detailed written plan for his future. I have created a comprehensive, step-by-step plan and a personalized Instructional Care Manual for you to complete so that others can take care of and help your child live well. I will show you how to find the right people "to stand in for you" by creating a network of supportive individuals who can assist and be an advocate for your child. My Step-In Parenting Network program (SIPN) will help you identify potential "step-in parents" who can continue to love and care for your child when you no longer can. I've also included detailed chapters on independence because what you do today to help your child reach maximum independence will affect the quality of the rest of his or her life. Working on "letting go" of a special needs adult child is a sensitive area that many parents are afraid to face head on. However, the more your child knows and can learn to do, one step at a time, the easier it will be for your son or daughter to continue on. We cannot pretend that our children will be magically taken care of in the future if we don't do something about it today. This is why the Instructional Care Manual (ICM) will be crucial for every child with special needs. It will follow them wherever they go for the rest of their lives. I wrote this book to inspire you to move forward, knowing that there are things you can do today to ensure that your child is not alone or forgotten. By taking action now, you will feel as empowered and relieved as I have become. This book is your best opportunity to be heard and to help your adult child reach maximum independence and live the best life possible-while you are still here, and after you're gone. "Amalia Starr takes her readers by the hand and walks this journey with us with sensitivity and decades of wisdom. Every special needs parent should read this book, which deals with the reality that our children need to be prepared to outlive us. From tips on how to launch our adult children into the maximum level of independent living to planning for them to thrive after we have left this planet, this book has it all-encouragement, practical advice, and the forms to create a personalized Care Manual." Bobbi Sheahan, author of What I'd Wish I'd Known About Raising a Child With Autism
About the Author: Amalia Starr is a motivational speaker, transition and independent living coach, founder of Autism Independence Foundation, and mother to an independent autistic adult son. She is the author of Raising Brandon: Creating a Path to Independence for Your Adult "Kid" with Autism & Special Needs. In it she describes how she led her son, Brandon to independence when the professionals deemed it impossible. As the founder of the Autism Independence Foundation, Amalia teaches Independence Training, which she created for parents so they can help their children reach maximum independence and live out in the world. She also created a program she named the Step-In Parenting Network (SIPN). This program is set up to screen, educate, and teach those who are willing to step into the role of a substitute parent when a special needs child's parents have passed away or when they are unable to care for their son or daughter due to illness or aging. Amalia offers keynotes, presentations, and conducts workshops and coaching sessions worldwide. With more than forty years of experience she has been recognized as a pioneer and trailblazer. Amalia's clients have benefitted greatly from her workshops and training sessions. She also works with parents to create a personalized program for their children. This can include strategies for independence, possible work placement, housing alternatives, and other options. The Mission for Autism Independence Foundation is to teach, prepare and support parents so they can help their autistic and special needs children reach maximum independence and to ensure that they are well taken care of after their parents are gone. For more information please visit, AutismIndependenceFoundation.org.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780982137796
  • Publisher: Mountain Star Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Mountain Star Publishing
  • Height: 254 mm
  • No of Pages: 254
  • Series Title: English
  • Sub Title: How to Prepare for When Your Special Needs Child Outlives You
  • Width: 178 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0982137796
  • Publisher Date: 24 Oct 2014
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 13 mm
  • Weight: 494 gr


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