Susan Senator is a writer, activist, and the mother of three boys. Her books include Making Peace with Autism, and The Autism Mom’s Survival Guide. Her twenty-five-year-old son, Nat, was diagnosed with autism at the age of three, and she has been advocating for people with autism ever since. She lives in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Senator hits the nail on the head once again . . . This is a
must-read for any parent with a child on the autism spectrum as
well as caregivers, siblings, and extended family.” Library
Journal (starred review)
"As an emotional resource, Senator's book is excellent." Kirkus,
for Autism Adulthood
"In this book, like her others, the wonderful Susan Senator gives
voice to those who are too often voiceless -- folks with ASD who
seek what they deserve -- lives of purpose and possibilities." --
Ron Suskind, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling
author of Life Animated, A Story of Sidekicks, Heroes and
Autism.
In her frank and deeply touching new book, Susan Senator faces the
big issueshousing, employment, relationships with siblings,
finding trustworthy caregivershead-on, and offers practical
strategies for giving young autistic people the best chance to lead
happy and secure lives, mapping a pathway to the future. She offers
a blueprint for a world in which people at every point on the
spectrum are treated as fellow citizens who deserve respect and the
ability to make choices.” Steve Silberman, author of NeuroTribes:
The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity
"There is a huge need for books to help individuals with autism
make the transition to adulthood. Autism is a wide spectrum,
ranging from a brilliant Aspergers at a technology company to an
adult who cannot dress himself. These individuals need very
different services. Susan Senator describes successful journeys, as
well as her own with her son Nat. I highly recommend Autism
Adulthood for parents and teachers who are guiding individuals in
the middle range within the broad autism spectrum." --Temple
Grandin, author of The Autistic Brain, and Thinking in Pictures
"Autism Adulthood is a book I will be recommending to every autism
parent I know. Senator is as warm as she is wise, as thoughtful as
she is knowledgeable, as compassionate as she is informative. Her
rallying cry of All we can do is love each other” will resound in
any parent’s heart. Senator loves fiercely--which means she does
everything she can to ensure the best life and future for her adult
child with autism. This book will inspire the rest of us to do the
same for ours."--Claire LaZebnik, co-author of Overcoming Autism,
with Dr. Lynn Kern Koegel
"From the introduction, Autism Adulthood: Strategies and Insights
for a Fulfilling Life will bring you to that dark place parents of
young adults with autism fear. But just as quickly, Susan offers
practical advice through story-telling and concise, how-to
strategies that will leave you feeling optimistic, hopeful and back
in control - all any of us can ask for. A thoroughly readable and
important book." -- Arthur Fleischmann, Author of Carly's Voice:
Breaking Through Autism
"Many readers will find comfort in her advice and helpful
concluding list of resources." --Booklist
Senator hits the nail on the head once again . . . This is a
must-read for any parent with a child on the autism spectrum as
well as caregivers, siblings, and extended family.” Library
Journal (starred review)
"As an emotional resource, Senator's book is excellent." Kirkus,
for Autism Adulthood
"In this book, like her others, the wonderful Susan Senator gives
voice to those who are too often voiceless -- folks with ASD who
seek what they deserve -- lives of purpose and possibilities." --
Ron Suskind, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling
author of Life Animated, A Story of Sidekicks, Heroes and
Autism.
In her frank and deeply touching new book, Susan Senator faces the
big issueshousing, employment, relationships with siblings,
finding trustworthy caregivershead-on, and offers practical
strategies for giving young autistic people the best chance to lead
happy and secure lives, mapping a pathway to the future. She offers
a blueprint for a world in which people at every point on the
spectrum are treated as fellow citizens who deserve respect and the
ability to make choices.” Steve Silberman, author of NeuroTribes:
The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity
"There is a huge need for books to help individuals with autism
make the transition to adulthood. Autism is a wide spectrum,
ranging from a brilliant Aspergers at a technology company to an
adult who cannot dress himself. These individuals need very
different services. Susan Senator describes successful journeys, as
well as her own with her son Nat. I highly recommend Autism
Adulthood for parents and teachers who are guiding individuals in
the middle range within the broad autism spectrum." --Temple
Grandin, author of The Autistic Brain, and Thinking in Pictures
"Autism Adulthood is a book I will be recommending to every autism
parent I know. Senator is as warm as she is wise, as thoughtful as
she is knowledgeable, as compassionate as she is informative. Her
rallying cry of All we can do is love each other” will resound in
any parent’s heart. Senator loves fiercely--which means she does
everything she can to ensure the best life and future for her adult
child with autism. This book will inspire the rest of us to do the
same for ours."--Claire LaZebnik, co-author of Overcoming Autism,
with Dr. Lynn Kern Koegel
"From the introduction, Autism Adulthood: Strategies and Insights
for a Fulfilling Life will bring you to that dark place parents of
young adults with autism fear. But just as quickly, Susan offers
practical advice through story-telling and concise, how-to
strategies that will leave you feeling optimistic, hopeful and back
in control - all any of us can ask for. A thoroughly readable and
important book." -- Arthur Fleischmann, Author of Carly's Voice:
Breaking Through Autism
"Many readers will find comfort in her advice and helpful
concluding list of resources." --Booklist
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