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
