Autism's Hidden Blessings

by Langston, Kelly

• ISBN13: 9780825429774
• ISBN10: 0825429773
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-03-09
• Publisher: Kregel Pubns

Summary

Kelly Langston knows firsthand the struggles and victories associated with autism-from the time she heard her son's diagnosis and was given little more than a handshake and a brochure to the time she watched her son sing every word in his school musical. Through her experiences-the good and the bad-she discovered a beautiful blessing: God does care about autism. Better yet, He has a unique and marvelous purpose for children with autism-a purpose no less than that of any other child.

Author Biography

Kelly Langston is a marketing consultant and autism activist. She has written professionally since her early days in the journalism school of Ohio State University. Her blog Walking with Alec has resonated with parents of autistic children from around the world.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. 11
Acknowledgments	p. 15
Introduction: Life's Detour	p. 19
God's Promises: Our Lifeline to Overcome Autism	p. 29
The Anchor of Our Lifeline: Learning to Trust and Obey the Promise Maker	p. 36
The Blessings Behind the Giants: God's Promise of Blessings	p. 56
The Dawn Will Surely Come: God's Promise of Refreshment and Renewal	p. 68
Revelations Without Words: God's Promise to Reveal Himself	p. 79
Making Sense of a Confusing Disorder: God's Promise of Wisdom	p. 91
The Greatest Therapy: God's Promise of the Power of Love	p. 102
When Depression Comes Knocking: God's Promise of Hope	p. 111
When the Bully Taunts: God's Promise of Our Incredible Worth	p. 123
What Eye Has Not Seen nor Ear Has Heard: God's Promise of a Future	p. 132
Strength for the Weary Heart: God's Promise of Sufficiency	p. 143
From Speechless to Unspeakable Joy: God's Promise of Joy	p. 155
Speaking Out for the Speechless: Offering God's Promises to Others	p. 167
Epilogue: Where Are We Now?	p. 181
What Is Autism?	p. 191
Autism Resources	p. 193
Straight Talk from a Dad	p. 198
Notes	p. 201
About the Author	p. 207
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