Marching to a Different Beat: A family's journey with autism - Softcover

Ziegel, Sarah

Softcover

ISBN 10: 173963800X ISBN 13: 9781739638009

Publisher: Lapis Print, 2022

Synopsis

Winner of the 2023 Selfies Book Awards UK - Memoir/Autobiography category

Sarah Ziegel's true story of how she brought up her four autistic boys spans over two decades from their diagnosis age two to the thriving young adults they are now.

This inspirational memoir has been called 'raw' 'heartwarming' and 'heartbreaking'.

Everyone with autism is unique. Everyone has their own talents. This book tells you how this family exceeded all expectations of them to live their best lives.
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'Sarah writes lovingly and honestly. This book is refreshingly devoid of sensationalism, from accounts of near despair to tales of fun and adventure. It demonstrates why so many parents of disabled children feel continually embattled in their struggle to achieve the right kind of support. I am very grateful to have been invited into their lives through this book, and glad that their journey can now be shared among a wider readership.' Dr Virginia Bovell OBE Vice President Ambitious about Autism

My little boy boy was diagnosed last year aged 3. This book gives a brilliant insight into the hardships and emotional struggle of having a child with ASD. In reading it, I felt I had found a true friend. Most importantly, this book has given me hope. Thank you for writing this - you will probably never appreciate the difference you have made to parents like me. Charlotte Bennett - Amazon review

'It is FANTASTIC. This is a fabulously joyous and uplifting book which tells the story of how with a great deal of love and determination these four autistic boys are able to fulfil their potential.' Victoria Prentis MP for Banbury

'A gorgeously written gem of a book. Each page glistens with truth, laughter and beauty as Sarah bravely weaves the honest story of her family. More than a slice of life, it's the whole Ziegel cake, messy plate , crumbs and all, leaving you with nothing but admiration and celebration for a wonderful, unique family.' Alex Oates Playwright

'I am delighted to find a book which I can recommend to the families I work with as an example of parenting autistic children; the highs and lows, the joys and struggles but most importantly, the emphasis on how the right support can change a child's future.' Baruch Spiegel Director of Hopetree Clinic.

About this title

About the Author

Sarah Ziegel trained as a nurse nearly four decades ago. She had to stop wage earning 'work' when her first babies, twins were born. She did some book editing and wrote health factsheets while her children slept. At nearly three, they received a diagnosis of non verbal autism and she has not been able to work since. Her next two babies born between a series of miscarriages were also boys. Her middle son regressed at just two, losing all language and was diagnosed with autism. Her youngest son, born when Sarah was 47 never spoke and was also diagnosed before the age of two with autism. With a huge amount of support the boys have thrived and are now all fully verbal and living lives she would never have imagined for them all those years ago. The oldest three are now young adults and all four boys live at home with Sarah and Jonathan.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lapis Print
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 173963800X
• ISBN 13: 9781739638009
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 258