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Autism Belongs: School Daze Book 3 by Dr. Sharon Mitchell

June 6, 2017 Charla Review - Submitted

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Autism Belongs deals with several different issues – denial, cultural traditions, autism and violence.  Tomas has lost his job because Manny has been violent with his mother again; now jobless Maria and Tomas must face more difficulties each day.  On one of Manny’s good days they walk downtown and stop at a bakery where life for them changes.  There they discover they are not alone.  They find encouragement and a supportive system that understands and knows how to help them.

Diagnosing Manny with autism is confusing and devastating but now Tomas and Maria and Manny have a lifeline – they have knowledge and people to help them through the process of learning and teaching Manny.  But first, they must cross other concerns before they all work together – cultural traditions that stand in their way as well as fear.  Ben, Mel, Kyle, Ellie and others carefully guide Tomas and Maris through the frightening parts helping Manny to become interactive and an active member of life.

Dr. Sharon Mitchell clearly understands what parents, family and friends go through when living with and working with children diagnosed as autistic.  She carefully weaves a fictional story around the harsh facts of autism, providing answers, guidance and a lifeline to those who face this disorder every day.

Well written, Mitchell recognizes the importance of showing characters with the same fears, lack of experience/knowledge and feelings of denial.  Furthermore, she shows us the darker side of the disorder in this installment.  She promotes, successfully in my opinion, the need for more education and support for children and their families who suffer with Autism.

Mitchell carefully develops each character and interaction with care and attention.  One cannot help but feel the emotional tug of Tomas, Manny and Maria.  Not to mention seeing the growth of Kyle and Ben from book one.  Amazing book!

WordsAPlenty gives this book a five-star review for Mitchell’s ability to weave fact and fiction together in an educational and thought provoking book series.  This book is highly recommended for everyone, all ages.  The layers within this book is awe-inspiring.

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Autism Goes to School – Book One of the School Daze Series by Dr. Sharon Mitchell

June 5, 2017 Charla Review - Submitted

This book was submitted to WordsAPlenty for an honest and objective review.   Dr. Mitchell is a B.R.A.G. Medallion winner.

 

Autism Goes to School – Book One of the School Daze Series is an easy to read book that follows the trials and tribulations of Ben and Kyle.  A new and single father, Ben is given sole custody of his son and is learning how to care for his son Kyle, a young child with autism.  A quiet workaholic CPA, Ben has to rearrange his work schedule, his home, his entire life to provide the care and attention Kyle needs.

Entering into school was a shock for Ben, seeing the teacher responding to her students and the dangerous furniture.  Through the patience of the teacher and Ben’s growing love of Kyle, they both find the right tools, help and commitment to raise Kyle in an atmosphere that promotes his growth.

Dr. Sharon Mitchell lays out, in a fictional story line, different issues and styles for dealing with autism spectrum disorder.  Dr. Mitchell presents several different scenarios that those with autism face and their caregivers (parents, family, friends, teachers) as well.  Further she offers different tips and tools for coping.  Her attention to feelings and being “alone” in situations such as this is insightful and supportive.  The fears that parents and the children face with this disorder can be overwhelming, love and tenderness along with patience and changing one’s perspective is important.  Having never met anyone with autism before, I feel this book series has offered me a number of insights that will prove useful.

This is the first in a series of books addressing the issues surrounding autism and it is an easy read, no medical or professional terminology; it is clearly well written and in a clear and concise style.  Dr. Mitchell builds each character giving them depth and a personality that the readers cannot help but love and feel passionately about as they each find their way through their struggles.

This is an excellent book in a series about autism and one I look forward to reading more.  Dr. Mitchell is a B.R.A.G. Medallion winner as well as a Gold Winner in the Realistic Human Relations Fiction Book category of the Human Relations Indie Book Awards.

It is obvious that Dr. Mitchell is well versed in the subject matter and has much to share with her readers.  WordsAPlenty gives this book a five-star rating for its creative writing style and sharing of valuable information.

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