Wait! Did You Say Autistic?: A Mother's Journey of Acceptance and Advocacy - Softcover

Caldwell, Ms. Aundrea V.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0692991352 ISBN 13: 9780692991350

Publisher: Caldwell Publishing Group, 2018

Synopsis

Aundrea has written an inspirational memoir about her journey of Acceptance and Advocacy after receiving her son's autism diagnosis in 2004. She openly shares the many challenges and sacrifices she made to ensure her son's success!For parents raising children with Asperger's Syndrome or high-functioning autism, they will gain much-needed hope in reading the beautiful and not-so beautiful moments faced by her family. This book will also highlight the strategies Aundrea used that transformed her son into the confident, ambitious young man he is today.

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About the Author

Aundrea Caldwell is passionate about many things and now it’s all about encouraging and supporting Autism Parents through writing, speaking and most importantly - sharing her Autism Journey. In her first book, “Wait, Did You Say Autistic?” A Mother’s Journey of Acceptance and Advocacy. Ms. Caldwell has written a part-autobiography/part-self help book, for parents and caregivers who are raising children on the Autism Spectrum. Her book walks readers through her journey of acceptance and advocacy for her son, Cameron, who was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome in 2008. Prior to embarking on this journey, Aundrea enjoyed a twenty-five year career in Project/Program and Product Management across multiple industries and technology areas. Aundrea wears many hats but this ex-Googler has turned her focus towards giving back and sharing her knowledge. Aundrea is a 2001 graduate of the Eli Broad School of Management at Michigan State University (MBA). She also holds two undergraduate degrees from Michigan State University (1997) and the University of New Orleans (1993). She’s also a US Army Reserve veteran. Aundrea currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with her three children, Cameron, Mari and Milaan.

About this edition

• Publisher: Caldwell Publishing Group
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 0692991352
• ISBN 13: 9780692991350
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 194