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A pair of miracles : a story of autism, faith, and determined parenting / Karla Atkins.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Grand Rapids, Michigan : Kregel Publications, 2017Description: 223 pages ; 22 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0825444845
  • 9780825444845
Subject(s): Summary: "When Karla Akins hoped that her autistic sons could learn to read and function independently, doctors warned her that those expectations would never be met. She set out to prove that, despite those warnings, all things are possible through God. Laced with humor and compassion, A Pair of Miracles is the heartwarming story of her journey rearing adopted twin sons, each diagnosed with autism and fetal alcohol disorder. This is more than a moving biography from a mom on the front lines, however. It is a powerful tool, full of practical help for parents, educators, and church members working with children who have intellectual disabilities, speech impairments, and other limitations on the autism spectrum. It is also a challenge to the church to welcome and celebrate all the members of their congregation, no matter their abilities."--Goodreads.
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Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction 618.9285 A3153 On hold 33111008801405 1
Total holds: 1

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Dear Reader, Life is hard enough without autism. Life with autism is, at times, overwhelming. I don't claim to understand why autism is in my life or anyone else's. I certainly never expected to be the mother of children with such a violent, life-altering diagnosis. But I do know that God has blessed us in beautiful ways and faithfully provided help when we needed it. God doesn't prefer me over you. If you ask him, he will send help to you too. Karla, A Pair of Miracles is a powerful spiritual tool kit for any parent of a child with autism. Karla shares her triumphs and mistakes as she learned to reclaim her faith, find healthy ways to be angry at God, build productive relationships with doctors and education professionals, navigate the many schooling and therapy choices, and envision what an inclusive church looks like. Book jacket.

"When Karla Akins hoped that her autistic sons could learn to read and function independently, doctors warned her that those expectations would never be met. She set out to prove that, despite those warnings, all things are possible through God. Laced with humor and compassion, A Pair of Miracles is the heartwarming story of her journey rearing adopted twin sons, each diagnosed with autism and fetal alcohol disorder. This is more than a moving biography from a mom on the front lines, however. It is a powerful tool, full of practical help for parents, educators, and church members working with children who have intellectual disabilities, speech impairments, and other limitations on the autism spectrum. It is also a challenge to the church to welcome and celebrate all the members of their congregation, no matter their abilities."--Goodreads.

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