Category: Inspirational Publisher: Health Communications, Inc.
ISBN-10: 0757306209
Pages: 328
Copyright: September 2007
ISBN-13: 9780757306204
Raising a child with special needs is a lifelong commitment that is as unique as each person who embarks on it. Written by a variety of authors who share in this distinctive relationship, this book offers a glimpse into the lives of others who are on a similar path.
Two of the stories in this book have been authored by me and are in the Sibling Reverly section of the book. "Something About Benny" tells the story of how my daughter dealt with the challenges and joys of being raised with a brother with autism. "Big Brother Time Off" tells of how my older son needed time off from being a full time brother to Benny, who has autism.
Excerpt
"There is something about Benny that is strange. My brother doesn't look strange, but sometimes he acts like he is from a different planet. He thinks he is a dinosaur, and roars in restaurants and growls in thte grocery store. My mom tells him not to growl so loudly, but he doesn't always listen. There is something about Benny that is different from other little boys. Most little boys want to grow up to be firemen or astronauts. Not Benny. He wants to grow up and be a building. He likes to hold up the walls at the school and star at the bricks very closely. I think he can see right through them, but he never tells me what he sees. There is something about Benny that is magical....."
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