Paul's Prayers: A Mother’s Account of Raising an Autistic Son

By Susan Anderson

Recipient of the Catholic Writers Guild 2018 Seal of Approval

Autism is one of the fastest-growing developmental disorders in the US, affecting 1 in 68 children (1 in 42 boys)

Paul's Prayers will publish in March 2018 in anticipation of Autism Awareness Month (April)

Paul's Prayers is more contemplative and thoughtful than many other autism-focused books, which are often filled with scientific- and medical jargon or weave an amusing tale that downplays the hardships and challenges of a family confronted with autism

Paul's Prayers offers a Christian perspective, demonstrating how a family's faith can help them accept and understand each other

With no "cure," families must find ways to adjust their lives to help their autistic children succeed. This memoir, told primarily from the perspective of Paul's mother, is the story of how Paul and his family have worked to give him a full life, painting intimate portraits of childhood, special education programs, family vacations, college, dating, and other challenging scenarios.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Good Books
• Release date: Mar 20, 2018
• ISBN: 9781680993486

Susan Anderson

Psychotherapist Susan Anderson, founder of the abandonment recovery movement, has thirty years’ experience working with victims of trauma, grief, and loss. The author of four trailblazing books, including The Journey from Abandonment to Healing (over 100,000 copies sold) and Taming Your Outer Child, she offers workshops throughout the world and lives in Huntington, New York.