Jun. 19, 2007
Too Wise To Be Mistaken, Too Good To Be Unkind: Christian Parents Contend With Autism
Too Wise To Be Mistaken, Too Good To Be Unkind: Christian Parents Contend With Autism
By Cathy Steere
This is one of the best books on Autism that I have ever read!
This story made me nod my head many times as I recognized some of the early symptoms of ASD that I have seen in my own children.
I cried and smiled and cheered for the author all through the book.
An interesting note is that this book was first loaned to me by a new friend from our new church. She told me she used to attend the church that
the author attends in Tacoma.
Later, I was planning to purchase a copy of the book for myself and was telling my friend, Julia about it. Turns out she had a copy of the same book b/c a friend of hers ALSO attended that same church. Julia gave the book to me as a gift!
The thing I love most about this book is the basis she gives for what treatment worked best for her son. She rejected secular humanism and therapies that were based upon incorrect philosophies regarding the innate nature of mankind and she trained her child with consistent loving discipline!
I, too, have found her method (God’s method really) to be helpful in training my Asperger’s son(s). I have also found that dietary intervention is helpful in eliminating “triggers” and I do not plan to vaccinate any future children the Lord blesses us with because I do believe that worsens a child predisposed to ASD. Since I have 1 child who is definitely in the autism spectrum and another I suspect is, I can assume that my future children will be more likely predisposed to autism also. Therefore, I will avoid triggers and risk factors that can worsen the severity of their placement on the spectrum.
I highly recommend this book for anyone who loves someone with ASD.
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Jun. 19, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Starlady
Thank you for sharing that book. I'm going to buy it right after I finish commenting. :) My oldest is borderline Aspie. I say borderline because depending on who we see for diagnosis we get a yes or no answer. She has most of the characteristics but not all to make a full diagnosis. Doesn't really matter though, as you know. Having enough of them certainly makes her stand out amongst her peers. I have one sister in particular that just can't see my dd for who she is through her AS. She rags (sorry for that term, it's not one I like or even use but it really sums it up for what my sister does) on her constantly. Any opportunity she gets to point out, what she sees, as defiance, disobedience, disrespectful, she does with gusto. She doesn't stop. She is now even making comments to one child about how they are so much better at obeying/listening/whatever than my oldest, in front of them all. She cannot get that the facial expressions my dd is making are not due to lack of respect or defiance. She has tourettes, as part of the AS. She cannot understand that for my dd her single-mindedness on a particular task cannot just be switched off because Aunt Nancy said so. She doesn't understand that my dd has to finish what she's started. She can't just stop and switch gears on a dime. No, she can't understand any of that, nor does she want to. It's much easier to compare her son (who I could rant to her about at times, but I don't because he's a kid and kids do those things) and my other children to my oldest. *sigh* The problem is, she's missing out on a lot w/ my oldest by being so ignorant.
I wrote a novel! Sorry. I'm going to go and buy that book now. :)
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Jun. 19, 2007 - Thanks for the comment!
Posted by rjdjohn316
Yes, I want to BREED them! I know how fast they can multiply, but I LOVE bunnies!
HA HA! That is funny about the names!
Thanks for stopping by! Good to hear from you!
Rachel
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Jun. 19, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by missionsmom
I jumped to your blog from Raising Arrows page. I have a son on the autistic spectrum...I'll have to check out this book. You should check out "The Out of Sync Child" and "The Out of Sync Child Has Fun". These books were wonderful resources.
Also, I read your post about the groceries. God is so amazing in the ways he chooses to work. I cried as I read your story of the Lord's wonderful provision. I like the 4 families thing...I may steal it! LOL
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Jun. 20, 2007 - June 17th 4 Families Post...
Posted by praiseherinthegates
C,
Thankyou for sharing that story, I just burst into tears when that man paid your bill!
Thankyou for the 4 Families inspiration. Just what I needed to hear.
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Jun. 20, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by totustuus
There are quite a few kids in our church with autism/ausbergers. It has been really interesting to interact with them and learn about their behavior patterns and such. They are such sweet kids!! I always enjoy working with unique needs groups.
Thank you for participating in my Narnia contest and adding me to your friend's list!! I'll add you as well.
Regards,
Sylvia
PS Your blog template is really lovely!!
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Jun. 20, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Cassydoodle
My mom is friends with a lady who has a son with autism. What I've noticed from kids with autism is they're extremely intellegent, but they are very quiet and don't work very well with other kids. I've only been around one or two people with autism, but I know for certain that they are very intellegent, but have special needs.
Is there a difference between Asperger's Syndrome and Austims.
Edited by Cassydoodle on Jun. 20, 2007 at 11:46 AM
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Jun. 20, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by hugs4Him
I have the book but was not thrilled with some of it. That was years go though. Haven't looked at it recently.
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Jun. 20, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by TwmCrm2001
I am very blessed- I have vaccinated my children, and none of them have every experienced one side effect- not even a fever. I have heard of vaccinations causing autism in some children, however... even though all the doctors tell you that they don't! I always said that if my children exhibited one scary side effect, then that was it. No more vaccinations. But they never have.
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Jun. 22, 2007 - I will try to find this book as well...
Posted by mauser98
I've not heard of the title, but I definitely have one child on the spectrum, not specifically defined, and another who is border line Asperger's. Life is a challenge at time, because my one child processes everything so much differently, especially nonverbal cues. Still, I know God brought him into my life to be a blessing, and not a burden, and I rejoice over every success he and I experience.
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