Judy ann Ministries Category:  Inspirational Publisher: Xlibris ISBN-10:  1425749577 Type: Non-Fiction Pages: 94 Copyright: February 2007 ISBN-13: 9781425749576 Your child has just been diagnosed with Autism and your world has become a scary whirlwind of questions, fears, choices, and decisions. Which treatment to try? What medications or dietary changes will be required? Is there any hope? This is a story of our family and our little boy's struggles and triumphs. In this book you will find important information, facts about Autism, options you may want to consider, but most importantly, HOPE. This is a story of my "Little Champion" and his success and triumphs through a course of hard work and our faith in Jesus Christ. This is the story of Anthony's life. His diagnosis, treatments and how we made it through the past 10 years. It is a story of hope and faith. I am sharing this experience with you to give you hope that your story can have a good outcome, through faith in Jesus Christ. Excerpt THE DIAGNOSIS One month before Anthony turned three years of age we finally got a diagnosis. Autism! Anthony was given this diagnosis by displaying the following symptoms: 1. No imaginative or social play. 2. Impaired ability to make friends with peers. 3. Inability to have a conversation with others. 4. Repetitive use of language. 5. Patterns of interest that was abnormal in intensity or focus. 6. Inflexible adherence to specific routines or rituals. 7. Preoccupation with parts of objects. Autism is a social disorder that affects every child differently. I am thankful that Anthony was actually diagnosed as high functioning, which meant there was hope for improvement. Anthony was one and a half to two years delayed in almost everything, was sensory sensitive, and considered hyperactive. In the beginning, he was hearing sensitive and then later became partially deaf. He could not stand certain textures on his body or to touch. It was sometimes difficult to keep clothes on him; he pulled his clothing off several times a day. He was orally sensitive to the texture of foods and would not eat very many varieties. He would first smell the food, and then touch it with his tongue before it ever entered his mouth. He could not eat a lot of food because of its texture. He only ate a few basic things; including anything with cheese. To this date has to have ranch dressing and or ketchup with any food he eats. He has never liked or ate snacks like Twinkies, cupcakes, pastries, cake, or cookies. He only likes plain chocolate candy, no taffy or anything chewy or with nuts and he can't tolerate gum in his mouth. Anthony loves chocolate ice cream with lots of chocolate syrup, but will not eat whip cream on top. The first feelings I experienced once we received the diagnosis were mixed. I had already pretty much diagnosed him myself by then. OK God, now I know what it's called, but what do I do about it? How do I help him to just be able to cope and make it through one day? I began to read every book I could get my hands on. I thanked God that my child was not as severe as some of the ones I had read about. Some of the books were both scary and depressing. Some of the children I read about ended up being sent to hospitals or special homes because it was too difficult for their families to care for them at home. When my older children and other family members were told of Anthony’s diagnosis, it was not really a surprise to anyone. My family and older children have always been supportive in every way they could, and have always tried to help with Anthony and believed the best for him. The following week I attended a singles group meeting. This was just where God wanted me to be at this particular time. Have you ever felt desperate and you went to a church service and it was totally meant for God to minister to you and your problem? God knew exactly where I was and He met me there. I entered that room that night quite overwhelmed and discouraged. I needed something from God. I was a single mother trying to face all of this alone. There is no known cure for Autism and the doctors don't even know what causes it or prevents it. As I sat there and listened to the minister God spoke to my heart. This minister was telling a story that had taken place some years ago. His son had been in the hospital very ill. Although he was only an infant he was struggling just to stay alive. They were given a diagnosis and told what to expect. This man turned to God on behalf of his son. He put his total faith in God and then reminded God, what His Word says. I Peter 2:24 says “Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we dead to sins should live to righteousness by whose stripes we were healed”. (KJV) Anything less than a perfectly normal child was unacceptable to him. Those words stuck in my mind through the difficult and hard years to come. At that moment I also claimed that healing for my son. Did my faith in God instantly bring about healing for my son? No it did not! But it gave me enough hope to begin a journey of a healing in progress.

AN ANGEL KISSED BY GOD
The book, “AN ANGEL KISSED BY GOD, An Autism Recovery Story, is an outstanding
book which is filled with extremely helpful facts about autism! It is also a book
which demonstrates the undying and unconditional love, care, and concern of a
mother for her autistic child; and the strong determination of the mother in this
book, Judy Ann, who never gave up on trying to find help for her autistic child, and
providing for him the very best life that was in her power to give to him! The book is
an overwhelmingly emotional depiction of what Judy Ann and her darling angel of a
son, Anthony experienced, during their trials and tribulations of fighting to master
the affliction! Judy Ann is an exceptionally great example for all mothers or
caregivers who are raising and caring for an autistic child; and she is also a great
author, who wanted to put her experiences down in writing to share with others! It
is a book that I would definitely recommend for anyone who may be faced with
dealing with this particular problem or anyone seeking information about Autism!

Mildred Hernandez
Millie’s Literary Corner
“I will fear no evil for thou art with me”
Author of the published books,
“Jennifer Answorth” and book two of the series, “Jennifer Answorth, a New
Beginning”
http://www.milliesliterarycorner.com
jansworth2002@yahoo.com


"An Angel Kissed by God", an Autism Recovery Story
This is definitely a must read for parents with Autistic Children. However, I
would highly recommend it to Parents in general.

Judy shares her insight, pain, trials and her trust in God to get her
through some of the most challenging events a parent can go through
with a child.

Judy shares with the reader, facts about Autism, including education and
treatment . Not only is this book worth reading for its educational
information relating to Autism, but a wonderful story about the Power of
Family and one of the most powerful things God has created: "moms". I
strongly recommend this book to Pastors and lay workers as well as those
who are curious or perhaps want to understand the struggles of
Parenthood in General. Take the time to purchase this book and read it.
You will be blessed.

Pastor Adam De Leon, Visalia First Assembly of God, Singles Pastor