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French Fries For Siblings: The Forgotten Children Of Autism |
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Mayerson, Lilli Z.
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Parenting - Special Needs
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Price: $14.95
Availability: 2
Paperback
ISBN/UPC: 9781605710297
ISBN-10: 1605710296
Published: 06/01/2009
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Average Rating of 5.00 from 5 Reviews
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Honest
Beth Shulman RN,IBCLC (Board Certified Lactation C on 2010-02-25 02:05:12
Your book is beautiful. It is an honest portrayal of family life with a child with special needs. It should be in every school, hospital and docotr's office! And it truly honors the sibling experience.
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A Great Teaching Tool
R. Lehmann on 2009-07-29 10:49:56
My wife and I just read your wonderful book. She is a retired elementary school teacher who thinks that the book could play a key role in helping kids to increase their awareness and understanding of autism. I also think it is creative, well-written and a great teaching tool.
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You have captured the everyday essence!!!
Alice Fisk on 2009-07-29 07:11:39
I picked up and read French Fries as I watched Debbie print out an order on the wonderful espresso book machine. I am a teacher in upstate NY and I have already purchased five copies of FRENCH FRIES to give to my colleagues as "back to school" gifts. Great book! I have taught many kids "on the spectrum" and also have a nephew dealing with asperger's syndrome. You have captured the "everyday essence" of living with these kids. Thank you. -Alice Fisk
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Can I Have Some More?
Eve Kohn on 2009-07-01 10:43:35
This book captures exactly how I felt when my brother was first diagnosed with Autism. I know that other kids must feel the same way and I hope that they will read this book. It is a great book for families to share. The illustrations are very real and also show the funny side of Autism. Everyone can relate to French Fries! :)
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An Incredible Resource
Dani Pruger
on 2009-06-26 01:26:25
As a sibling of a child with Autism myself, this book was both inspirational and touching. I found that I could relate to the story on a very personal level, even though I am now a young adult. I wish I had "French Fries" as a resource when I was younger, and first dealing with the emotional rollercoaster es with having a sibling with Autism.
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Publisher Comments
For Siblings: The Forgotten Children of Autism. A sibling's story about disappointment and excitement, frustration and genuine love.
Praise for Lilli Z. Mayerson's new book
French Fries For SIBLINGS: The Forgotten Children of AUTISM
The fact that one in 150 children is diagnosed with autism, means there are hundreds of thousands of siblings living with autism: siblings who probably feel alone, angry or afraid. Families should use this book as a tool to discuss their feelings and give comfort to affected siblings. Buy French Fries for the SIBLINGS you know.
At home, I watched everything like a spy. I saw my mother's worried face and one night I lay in bed and cried into my pillow. When my mother came into my room, I screamed, “Why do I have to have a brother with autism? I hate him sometimes.” I thought she would be really mad and yell at me, but instead she said softly, “I know my love. I feel the same way too sometimes.” We cried together and hugged so tight. I FELT HAPPY AND SAD AT THE SAME TIME.
"Growing up with brothers and sisters can be a pain. Imagine having one with AUTISM. Touching, simple, funny vignettes reveal it all. This is a terrific book that is long overdue."
- Dr. Cecilia McCarton, Executive Director of the McCarton Center For Developmental Pediatrics and the McCarton School For Autism, New York, NY
"When a child is diagnosed with autism, the family begins a journey of small successes and devastating defeats. With compassion and understanding, Ms. Mayerson creates an insightful guide. French Fries should be shared with all children to more optimistically understand autism, the therapeutic process and to appreciate the "magic moments."
- Steven H. Blaustein, Ph.D., CCC Adjunct Associate Professor NYU Speech Pathologist, Private Practice
"Lilli Mayerson provides a powerful message about supporting the child who“needs you the most at that moment.” This is a sibling’s story about disappointment and excitement, frustration and genuine love."
- Patricia A. Prelock, Ph.D, CCC-SLP Professor and Chair, University of Vermont Department of Communication Sciences
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