Bye Bye Balloon: An Introductory Guide to Asperger Syndrome

Have you ever suffered through the pain and anxiety caused by a new diagnosis? Have you ever wondered what it is like to have a child with autism? If so, Bye Bye Balloon is a must-read. For families and physicians alike, this is a brief but revealing portrayal of a mother's experience with Asperger's Syndrome-from discovery to diagnosis to acceptance. It provides an up-clo

Have you ever suffered through the pain and anxiety caused by a new diagnosis? Have you ever wondered what it is like to have a child with autism? If so, Bye Bye Balloon is a must-read. For families and physicians alike, this is a brief but revealing portrayal of a mother's experience with Asperger's Syndrome-from discovery to diagnosis to acceptance. It provides an up-close and personal look into what it is like when your child is diagnosed with a form of autism known as Asperger. Diagnosis is only the beginning of this journey, and this book allows for a better understanding of the impact it can have on these remarkable children and their families. As you share in this mother's heartfelt story, you will share in her personal stories of triumph and pain, of faith and endurance, and of boundless love and determination. Kurt Pfleiger, MD, pediatrics/pediatric cardiology.