If you know and love a child with autism, this book will warm your heart! R. Wayne Gilpin, founder of Future Horizons, Inc., compiled a book of anecdotes revealing his son Alex’s wisdom and wit (Alex’s sense of humor is legendary, and has been known to cause huge outbreaks of smiles!). Together with uplifting stories from other parents of children with autism, they comprise More Laughing and Loving with Autism. Be sure to also check out the two companion books: Laughing and Loving with Autism, and Much More Laughing and Loving with Autism.
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 120
Wayne Gilpin founded the Future Horizons publishing company in 1996. Before that, he was publishing car repair guides and law books. But his son’s diagnosis of autism rerouted his career path. He joined the Autism Society of America and was voted president in 1987. Collecting as much information on autism as he could, Wayne was saddened by the fact that all of the resources at the time were very negative and offered little hope for his son. But his experience told a different story. His son Alex was a gentle, honest, and intelligent person, and Wayne was confident that Alex would overcome his obstacles and defy the odds. To bring a little light into the autism community, he compiled and published a book called Laughing and Loving with Autism. It contained humorous and touching stories from parents of children with autism. It was the first book to really capture the positive aspects of these kids, and it gave other parents hope. Now, over 100 books and DVDs later, Future Horizons is the leading autism publisher in the world.
Reactions from parents and professionals at Future Horizons' conferences:
“Finally, a book on autism that made me feel good."
“It was so good to read a book offering a positive view of autism!"
“I laughed until I cried…"
“The second book is as good as the first and I loved the poems!"
“I ‘kept smiling’ throughout the book."
“My class loved it!"
PART I: Laughing
Be Careful What You Ask
Where Do Kids Learn This Stuff?
Fine, Now How About my American Express?
For Your Ear, Alex?
Hair Loss or Hair Loose
Reality Check
We Agree With Your Son
Speak Up!
The South Will Never Rise Again
There’s More Than One Way to Make Your Point
Is There a Position for This Kid at NIH?
Don’t Overcharge Me
The Next Ralph Nader? Lee lacocca? Henry Ford?
Taking a Shower—the Autistic Way
PART II: Out Into the “Real" World
A Normal Day at the Mall
The Case of the “High-Rolling" Wind Chimes
Could Make for an Interesting Outing
Guess Who’s Coming to Television?
But You May Have to Wait Five Days
Be Careful When You Call Your Pet
Singing in the Shower With Your Eyes Shut Can Save Embarrassment
The First Autistic Willie Sutton
Many Times, They’ll Do Exactly As You Ask
Not Your Normal “Day in the Park"
PART III: Social Skills
There’s Always Hertz
Alex May Have a Career Writing Soaps
What’s in a Name?
We Hope He Didn’t Learn All the Lines
Coach K Would Love This Kid
PART IV: Home
This is a New One on Barney
The Miracle Healing
Just What We Need, Another Disorder
One of Those “Typical" Days
Home Sweet Home
Can You See What I See?
Happy Birthday, Mom
He Did Exactly as You Asked
Is This in the Police Academy Handbook?
Sounds Like Fun to Us
The Power of Advertising
There’s More Than One Way to Clean Up
PART V: The Workplace
When Dealing with Time, Be Precise
The Perfect Supermarket Detective
Mr. Bumble’s Advice
Did You Hear the One About...?
PART VI: School
Our “Letterman"
Say What?
Words to Live By
A New Twist on the Old Testament
Mother’s Need to be More Specific
The Boy in the Baseball Cap
If God Really Wanted Me to Learn the Torah…
At Least He “Borrows" Quality
When Will They Learn?
PART VII: Poignant
You just found out your child has autism?
Sometimes We Wonder Just How Much They Do Understand
My Brother David
He’s Still David
The Language of Love
First Words
Martine at Three
Empty Noises
A Sister’s Love
Brother
As the Mind Dismisses, the Heart Embraces
PART VIII: Alex
