We’re thrilled to announce that this Amazon bestseller is also a B.R.A.G. Medallion winner! It’s also a Gold Winner in the Realistic Human Relations Fiction Book category of the Human Relations Indie Book Awards. After suddenly receiving custody of his five year old son, Ben must learn how to be a dad. The fact that he’d even fathered a child was news to him. Not only does this mean … mean restructuring his sixty-hour workweek and becoming responsible for another human being, but also Kyle has autism.
Enter the school system and a shaky beginning. Under the guidance of a gifted teacher, Ben and Kyle take tentative steps to becoming father and son.
Teacher Melanie Nicols sees Ben as a deadbeat dad, but grudgingly comes to admire how he hangs in, determined to learn for his son’s sake. Her admiration grows to more as father and son come to rely on Melanie being a part of their lives.
When parents receive the news that their child has autism, they spend countless hours researching the subject, usually at night, after an exhausting day. Teachers, when they hear that they’ll have a student with an autism spectrum disorder, also try to learn as much as they can. This novel was written for such parents and teachers – an entertaining read that offers information on autism and strategies that work.
Bonus Section
At the back of the book are links and references useful to parents and teachers.
What Are Reviewers Saying?
- “A gem of a book”
- ” A true delight – Highly, highly recommended
- Just couldn’t put it down”
- “Highly informative and extremely helpful – Couldn’t take my eyes off it”
- I loved this book from beginning to end – Just plain awesome
- I could feel the author’s passion – What a great way to learn about autism
- “Entertains, entrances & educates: 3 for the Price of One!”
- “This wonderful book is about a Dad, Ben, meeting his autistic son Kyle for the very first time, when Mom dumps him suddenly on his doorstep, saying she can no longer take care of him. Through the eyes of Ben, we get a glimpse of both the challenges and joys of being a parent of a child who sees the world in different ways.”
- “Unlike some stories that speak of autistic children, this one brings a wealth of hope and information! As we look over Ben’s shoulder, we see a glimpse of the learning tools currently being used in the classroom today, and we get glimpses of things that could be helpful in the day to day life of an autistic child.”
- “I appreciated this story on several levels. First I enjoyed the story of Ben discovering what it means to be a parent, especially a single parent. Second, I enjoyed watching Kyle find his own means of success in this new and upside down world. ”
- “I enjoyed the glimpse into classroom life and options available today. Finally I enjoyed the quiet romance between Mel and Ben.”
About the Author Dr. Sharon A. Mitchell has worked in schools as a teacher, counselor, psychologist and consultant for thirty years. Her Master’s and Doctorate degrees focused on autism. She has delivered workshops and seminars to thousands participants including at national conferences.more
being the grandparent to a child with autism, I enjoyed seeing many of the tricks my daughter used with her son & taught me. MOM, don’t talk so much, was one of her first lessons for me! Her child was born 20yrs ago when there wasn’t as much help for parents with children with autism & she learned thru her friends in the same boat. I really enjoyed the book about the boy, his father & his teacher. The love story was also an added bonus. I’m looking forward to reading all the books in the series & sharing them with my 2 granddaughters who also have children with autism. Thanks for making this available to the world.
Autism Goes to School from. Dr. Sharon A. MitchellIs a great book to read. It is about a father who suddenly has to take care of his autistic 5-year-old son when he has never seen the boy. It is a moving book in which the father’s despair is evident. He’s sitting with his hands in his hair. Fortunately, the boy’s teacher is a great support and teaches the father to take care of his autistic son. The book is written with a lot of knowledge about autism and it is heartwarming how this teacher deals with her students. I think this is a very good book is for people who have to do with autism, because it contains a lot of useful tips. It is a very well written book and I could hardly put it down. I bought the whole series right away and am interested in the next books .
This book contained some great insights into autism. I was very interested in the information shared about sensory intake and processing for individuals with this condition. My disappointment with this story came about with the last chapter. That the couple who were attracted to each other just had to go to bed together after finally admitting their attraction did absolutely nothing to enhance this storyline. I am probably in the minority, but I was disappointed and will not be reading the follow up stories by this author. If not for this objection, I would have given this book a higher rating and my recommendation.
WONDERFUL
I was not sure what this book was going to offer me. My first thought when I saw the book was that it was a nonfiction book on Autism. Then when I read the description I understood that it is a fiction book. The subject was different and interesting and the first book in the series was being offered for free so I thought I would give it a go. I am so glad I did and now I am hooked. I learned so much from this lovely story and though I do not deal on a daily basis with autism it has touched my life. Thank you Sharon Mitchell for writing this series which I will be reading more. Even if your only experience has been from a distance but yet you find yourself being judgmental this book lets you see how different yet the same we all are. I have found a little knowledge is a great equalizer making you more compassionate and less judgmental. Something we all need at this time.
Ben finds himself suddenly a parent, a single parent at that – when his ex-girlfriend drops their son hat his doorstep. This in itself would already be difficult, but Kyle is an autistic 5 year old, and Ben has to learn not only to be a father, but also how to deal with autism.
This is their story – Ben, Kyle and Ms. Nichols, his kindergarten teacher, who luckily is a specialist on autism.
A lovely story of a man, who bumbles through typical parenthood mistakes and problems, as well as the more challenging ones, created by his son’s autism but still falling deeper and deeper in love with his son.
Well-written and educational, inspirational. It could be a good introduction to people, who will have to face the reality of autism and to explain their way of thinking
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This is a superb way to inform people and share a lot of information. By writing a fictional story the author has managed to discuss and inform parents and readers about autism and offer suggests on how to deal with or approach certain situations. This is an interesting, educational, informative, enjoyable and emotional book to read.
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Very realistic. If you ever wanted to know about Autism or how to act/treat persons on the spectrum this is a great book to get inside their world.