{"product_id":"the-dark-side-of-autism-struggling-to-find-peace-and-understanding-when-lifes-not-full-of-rainbows-unicorns-and-blessings-9781630470807","title":"The Dark Side of Autism: Struggling to Find Peace and Understanding When Life's Not Full of Rainbows, Unicorns and Blessings","description":"\"Ah Jeeeze, not another book about Autism.\" But this one is different  It's not all rainbows, unicorns and blessings. \u003ci\u003eThe Dark Side of Autism\u003c\/i\u003e puts raising a child with special needs into perspective with no sugar coating of the reality. \u003cbr\u003eWith firsthand experience raising a nonverbal child with autism and epilepsy, Angela talks openly and honestly about the true challenges parents face raising a child on the spectrum. With contentious opinions and candid observations, \u003ci\u003e The Dark Side of Autism\u003c\/i\u003e tells the truth about a dark and difficult subject people don't like to talk about while fostering awareness for this sometimes debilitating and mostly unknown neurological disorder.\u003cbr\u003eThis offhanded, direct and vulnerable parenting chronicle will give you a new appreciation for the simple things taken for granted with neuro-typical kids like taking a trip to Disneyland, a full night's sleep and haircuts. Angela often says things people only think to themselves in fear of offending someone.\u003cbr\u003eAutism has a dark side---it's learning to cope with the darkness that can lift you up. If you are a parent with a child with special needs this book may read your mind. Angela is spot on with her darkly funny observations in the world of special needs---from the taunting beeping of a short bus to mastering IEPs with a reoccurring \"don't ask, don't tell\" theme.\u003cbr\u003eIf you know someone, and chances are you do, caring for a child with special needs, you will gain new insight on what it must be like for them. This book can be easily used as a guide to the stupid things NOT to say to a parent with a mentally or physically challenged child---without checking your \"foot in the mouth meter\" first. \u003ci\u003eThe Dark Side of Autism\u003c\/i\u003e can help you be a kinder, more compassionate friend, parent, spouse and human.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-7458448\"\u003eAngela Berg-Dallara\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Morgan James Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/05\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 239\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.56lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.45d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781630470807\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1630470805\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FAM\"\u003eFamily \u0026amp; Relationships\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FAM032000\"\u003eParenting | Motherhood\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FAM\"\u003eFamily \u0026amp; Relationships\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FAM028000\"\u003eLearning Disabilities\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FAM\"\u003eFamily \u0026amp; Relationships\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FAM012000\"\u003eChildren with Special Needs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAngela Berg-Dallara is a mother, autism advocate and writer. With first-hand experience parenting a child with special needs, she tells her story of love and loss with a wit and compassion. She is the mother of two boys; her youngest is nonverbal with autism and epilepsy. Her writing has resonated with parents of special needs and typical children from around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morgan James Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43845452464267,"sku":"9781630470807","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5100\/7115\/files\/img_e8736a2e-6c3a-4917-b565-9bdc3ce88938.jpg?v=1755880914","url":"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/products\/the-dark-side-of-autism-struggling-to-find-peace-and-understanding-when-lifes-not-full-of-rainbows-unicorns-and-blessings-9781630470807","provider":"CA Corrections Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}