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When one of my clients asked me to consider writing a review of a book written by a relative, I agreed to do so not only because I wanted to help a good friend. I was genuinely curious about autism.
I had read it before Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior from Temple Grandin, because I’m certainly interested in communicating with animals. Temple’s own experience as an animal behavior expert with autism gave him a unique perspective, especially since many of the behaviors or problem behaviors of animals resemble autism.
But nothing could prepare me for the heartbreaking story itself Don’t take autism! The story of our family recovery by Tatiana Dickens.
From my experience with owning dogs, many with serious health problems, I have to say that I could fully understand what Tatiana went through with her autistic boy Zack. All you have to do is observe the behavior. How do you know if you have a child with autism or if your child is just going through a phase? The confusing and exhausting diagnosis slows down the time it takes to get help for children with autism. There must be a better way to diagnose.
The diagnosis is just the beginning of everyday life that few of us can imagine: daily therapy sessions of up to six hours, special diets, almost constant supervision, sometimes painfully slow progress and extreme and unusual behavior. Dealing with Zack’s autism has become Tatiana’s career. One has to ask whether autism is more severe for the child or the family.
Throughout the book there are heavy religious references, which makes it suitable for the Christian market of non-fiction. Looking beyond that for those who may not be so religious, we see a portrait of someone who has dug deep, physically and emotionally, to meet the needs of their child.
I don’t think the title of Accept No Autism! is accurate. Through the book we see that Tatiana has really accepted her child’s autism and is committed to making the best possible life for her child with severe problems. Worth to read.
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Source by Heidi Thorne