Product description Through countless trials and tribulations, Barbara presents a life full of love, laughs and lessons. Everyday is as unpredictable as the weather in Michigan. Isolated from society, she is able to invest all she has to offer to three very special individuals with disabilities she can proudly call her children. In her unplanned but structured world, nothing is simple and everything appears pristine. Everything from bonding to a quick run to the grocery store is everything but easy. Each day is a reflection. From being pulled in different directions with endless demands, to meeting the expectations of others while trying to not lose herself, Barbara explores the profoundness of daily living through hilarious anecdotes and heart-warming lessons and memories. Nineteen years in the making, Barbara's revealing memoir brings Autism Spectrum Disorder into the spotlight--exposing the day-to-day interactions and complex inner workings of a mother driven by love to give her children the unconditional love they deserve. About the Author Barbara Santiago raised in the small city of Pontiac, Michigan, lives in a quite different world unlike many other mothers. Though faced with diversity being a mother of three special needs children, she still manages to spread light on others while tackling the unguided journey with autism. Challenged with learning how to parent three distinct yet unique children, she comes face to face with judgement, isolation, sorrow, grief, and unpredictable chaos, yet she still finds the ability to not lose herself while beating the odds of many things. To be able to make others laugh, spread knowledge, and give great words of advice defines how strong and great a person she truly is. In this book, you will not only see or feel what it is like to walk a day in her shoes, but more so possess the ability to better understand the untold story of ONE mother encountering autism head on emotionally, mentally, and physically. Her sentiments written daily converted into an open diary for the world to read. This is her autism sentiment diary.

Autism and Asperger's mood tracking journal The kids mood tracking journal has been developed for children diagnosed with Autism or Asperger's syndrome. The journal attempts to understand what YOUR child is grateful for, and this what you can do to keep them happy and in a good mood. By tracking your child's mood, you will be much quicker to understand what they do and do not respond well to. The quality of life for many children and adults is significantly improved by a diagnosis that leads to appropriate evidence-informed intervention or support that recognises individual strengths and interests. By allowing your child to track their emotions and moods, you will soon begin to see patterns develop, and therefore learn what will work best for you child. The tasks and questions are quick; but effective. They attempt to get your child to reflect on what makes them happy, but in a way which will not cause stress or disarray to your child. This journal should take less than 5 minutes to complete each day, but help immensly in the long run! Book features: 6 x 9 Inch 100 pages of gratitude mood tracking Professional quality soft cover binding High quality, high strength white paper, suitable for all markers and pens Simple questions repeated every day for tracking Focus on gratitude and happiness - what works for them

Autism and Asperger's mood tracking journal The kids mood tracking journal has been developed for children diagnosed with Autism or Asperger's syndrome. The journal attempts to understand what YOUR child is grateful for, and this what you can do to keep them happy and in a good mood. By tracking your child's mood, you will be much quicker to understand what they do and do not respond well to. The quality of life for many children and adults is significantly improved by a diagnosis that leads to appropriate evidence-informed intervention or support that recognises individual strengths and interests. By allowing your child to track their emotions and moods, you will soon begin to see patterns develop, and therefore learn what will work best for you child. The tasks and questions are quick; but effective. They attempt to get your child to reflect on what makes them happy, but in a way which will not cause stress or disarray to your child. This journal should take less than 5 minutes to complete each day, but help immensly in the long run! Book features: 6 x 9 Inch 100 pages of gratitude mood tracking Professional quality soft cover binding High quality, high strength white paper, suitable for all markers and pens Simple questions repeated every day for tracking Focus on gratitude and happiness - what works for them

With powerful words and pictures Florida Frenz chronicles her journey figuring out how to read facial expressions, how to make friends, how to juggle all the social cues that make school feel like a complicated maze. Diagnosed with autism as a two-year-old, Florida is now an articulate 15-year-old whose explorations into how kids make friends, what popularity means, how to handle peer pressure will resonate with any preteen. For those wondering what it's like inside an autistic child's head, Florida's book provides amazing insight and understanding. Reading how she learns how to be human makes us all feel a little less alien.

The kids mood tracking journal has been developed for children diagnosed with Autism or Asperger's syndrome. The journal attempts to understand what YOUR child is grateful for, and this what you can do to keep them happy and in a good mood. By tracking your child's mood, you will be much quicker to understand what they do and do not respond well to. The quality of life for many children and adults is significantly improved by a diagnosis that leads to appropriate evidence-informed intervention or support that recognises individual strengths and interests. By allowing your child to track their emotions and moods, you will soon begin to see patterns develop, and therefore learn what will work best for you child. The tasks and questions are quick; but effective. They attempt to get your child to reflect on what makes them happy, but in a way which will not cause stress or disarray to your child. Book features: 6 x 9 Inch 100 pages of gratitude mood tracking Professional quality soft cover binding High quality, high strength white paper, suitable for all markers and pens Simple questions repeated every day for tracking Focus on gratitude and happiness - what works for them

Autism and Asperger's mood tracking journal The kids mood tracking journal has been developed for children diagnosed with Autism or Asperger's syndrome. The journal attempts to understand what YOUR child is grateful for, and this what you can do to keep them happy and in a good mood. By tracking your child's mood, you will be much quicker to understand what they do and do not respond well to. The quality of life for many children and adults is significantly improved by a diagnosis that leads to appropriate evidence-informed intervention or support that recognises individual strengths and interests. By allowing your child to track their emotions and moods, you will soon begin to see patterns develop, and therefore learn what will work best for you child. The tasks and questions are quick; but effective. They attempt to get your child to reflect on what makes them happy, but in a way which will not cause stress or disarray to your child. This journal should take less than 5 minutes to complete each day, but help immensly in the long run! Book features: 6 x 9 Inch 100 pages of gratitude mood tracking Professional quality soft cover binding High quality, high strength white paper, suitable for all markers and pens Simple questions repeated every day for tracking Focus on gratitude and happiness - what works for them

The kids mood tracking journal has been developed for children diagnosed with Autism or Asperger's syndrome. The journal attempts to understand what YOUR child is grateful for, and this what you can do to keep them happy and in a good mood. By tracking your child's mood, you will be much quicker to understand what they do and do not respond well to. The quality of life for many children and adults is significantly improved by a diagnosis that leads to appropriate evidence-informed intervention or support that recognises individual strengths and interests. By allowing your child to track their emotions and moods, you will soon begin to see patterns develop, and therefore learn what will work best for you child. The tasks and questions are quick; but effective. They attempt to get your child to reflect on what makes them happy, but in a way which will not cause stress or disarray to your child. Book features: 6 x 9 Inch 100 pages of gratitude mood tracking Professional quality soft cover binding High quality, high strength white paper, suitable for all markers and pens Simple questions repeated every day for tracking Focus on gratitude and happiness - what works for them