"Man-speak" lessons on raising an autistic child! Six-Word Lessons for Dads with Autistic Kids gives fathers 100 short, simple and practical lessons on how to create strong bonds with their children when autism is in the picture. Written by a father of an adult autistic son, Six-Word Lessons for Dads with Autistic Kids gives you straight-up advice that you can put to work right away. Whether it be about schooling, disciplining, seeking interests, or other topics, you'll get practical nuggets that will help you understand your autistic child without all the double-speak and help all of you cope with autism.
Lonnie Pacelli is a business and autism awareness author with over 30 years business experience and 23 years experience as a dad of an autistic son. His son Trevor was diagnosed with autism at age 5 and has experienced many of the highs and lows that accompany autism. Lonnie, his wife Patty, and big sister Briana have made family adjustments throughout the years including Lonnie leaving his job at Microsoft to focus on home-schooling Trevor. Trevor recently graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Film & Media Studies and is now Media Director at Mom & Dad's company. Lonnie is committed to helping dads with autistic kids better cope and have hope for their children and wants others to learn from both his successes and mistakes.
I received this book as a First Reads winner and I have a autistic son and this book was easy to understand for mom's and dad's alike honestly I wish I would have had this book 2 years ago it has made me understand my son a little better and I look forward to incorporating some of the information to help my son thank you so much