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What One Psychologist Learned Raising a Son on the Autism Spectrum

May 4, 2022 by jennifer 1 Comment

Although one child in 68 is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, psychologist Anne Ross is stunned when she learns her son has Asperger’s Syndrome.

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Beyond Rain Main: What One Psychologist Learned Raising a Son on the Autism Spectrum

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Although one child in 68 is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, psychologist Anne Ross is stunned when she learns her son has Asperger’s Syndrome. The diagnosis propels her more deeply into her life’s work with children on the spectrum. Her compelling and lyrical story of raising—and launching—her son is one of anguish as well as joy, and what she learns along the way will help other families who are living this perplexing, remarkable, and humbling journey of parenthood. This post contains affiliate links.

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Recommended Reading

  • Raising Kids with Sensory Processing Disorders
  • Raising Anxious Kids – Positive Parenting Strategies
  • Easy to Love but Hard to Raise
  • Try a Sensory Diet To Cope
  • Raising a Sensory Smart Child

To read more about raising a child with Autism:

Understanding and Managing Autism in Children: The Ultimate Guide to Autism in Girls and Boys - Early Signs, Creating Routines, Managing Sensory ... Meltdowns, Breathing Practices and Much More.Understanding and Managing Autism in Children: The Ultimate Guide to Autism in Girls and Boys – Early Signs, Creating Routines, Managing Sensory … Meltdowns, Breathing Practices and Much More.Understanding and Managing Autism in Children: The Ultimate Guide to Autism in Girls and Boys - Early Signs, Creating Routines, Managing Sensory ... Meltdowns, Breathing Practices and Much More.An Early Start for Your Child with Autism: Using Everyday Activities to Help Kids Connect, Communicate, and LearnAn Early Start for Your Child with Autism: Using Everyday Activities to Help Kids Connect, Communicate, and LearnAn Early Start for Your Child with Autism: Using Everyday Activities to Help Kids Connect, Communicate, and LearnAutism: How to raise a happy autistic childAutism: How to raise a happy autistic childAutism: How to raise a happy autistic childTen Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You KnewTen Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You KnewTen Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew

 

About the Author

Anne K. Ross is the pen name for an award-winning writer and school psychologist with three decades of experience working in public schools in Northern California. She holds a master’s degree in educational psychology, a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, and an MFA in creative writing. She is a past winner of an American Psychological Association dissertation research award, and she has published in professional and literary journals. Her creative writing has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize and a Lambda Literary Award. She is the mother of two young adult sons.

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  1. Anne K. Ross says

    June 18, 2016 at 12:15 am

    Thanks, Sensory Spectrum! Our son’s first diagnosis was sensory integration disorder; later we figured out it was Asperger’s Syndrome. Beyond Rain Man tells the story of raising a son on the spectrum while working (as a school psychologist) with kids with ADHD, ASD, Sensory Integration Disorder and more. http://www.beyondrainman.com

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