Embarrassed Often, Ashamed Never

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Summary: reader from Florida
Review: As a professional I feel this easy-to-read book provides insights into the everyday experiences of a family living with a child with autism spectrum disorder. Lisa invites the reader to take a glimpse into her family life by sharing poignant and humorous stories of their experiences. Through the experiences of her son, Clark, Lisa reminds is that although living with a child with autism spectrum disorder often leads to embarrassing moments, nobody ever needs to be ashamed. This enlightening book is a must read for parents, family members and professionals who live and work with individuals who have autism spectrum disorders

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Summary: Poignant and Humurous
Review: As a professional I feel this easy-to-read book provides insights into the everyday experiences of a family living with a child with autism spectrum disorder. Lisa invites the reader to take a glimpse into her family life by sharing poignant and humorous stories of their experiences. Through the experiences of her son, Clark, Lisa reminds is that although living with a child with autism spectrum disorder often leads to embarrassing moments, nobody ever needs to be ashamed. This enlightening book is a must read for parents, family members and professionals who live and work with individuals who have autism spectrum disorders

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Summary: reader from Florida
Review: Embarrassed Often Ashamed Never is an easy to read book. Once I started reading I couldn't put it down until I was finished. I found this book full of "human real life" stories that touched my heart. As I was reading I could picture in my mind just what was actually happening in the story she was telling. I appreciate the openess that Lisa and her family shared with us in the book. One of my friends that works with children in the school that have Asperger Syndrome recommend that I read the book so as a parent working in the school it would give me a better understanding of some of our special children. Now I try to look at situations through their eyes when I'm helping out at school. Everyone should read this book.

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Summary: Humorous, yet indepth short stories on Autism/Asperger's
Review: Lisa graciously invites us into her unique family life.
We learn about autism/asperger's through poignant and humorous short stories of their experiences.
This book amazingly manages to be light-hearted and indepth at the same time.
After reading this book I was better educated about autism spectrum disorders but NOT through doctors and text books but through the insights and strengths of one family dealing with Autism.
I highly recommend this uplifting book to everyone.

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Summary: Humorous, yet indepth short stories on Autism/Asperger's
Review: This book is a must read for any parent, educational professional, or grandparent. It is a collection of stories that offers a view into one family's life as they reflect on their autistic/Asperger's child. For some, this book will provide comfort while others will hopefully gain understanding and enlightenment. The author graciously invites you into her world with all its' challenges and rewards. It reminds us all that each child is unique; someone to be treasured, cultivated, and loved. She reminds all parents that we are part of a community where we need to judge less and support more. Many stories I could relate to directly while others I gained inspiration from this family's courage, patience, perseverance, and love. I had a hard time putting the book down.