Synopses & Reviews
If you know and love a child with autism, this book will warm your heart! R. Wayne Gilpin, founder of Future Horizons, Inc., compiled a book of anecdotes revealing his son Alex's wisdom and wit (Alex's sense of humor is legendary, and has been known to cause huge outbreaks of smiles!). Together with uplifting stories from other parents of children with autism, they comprise
Much More Laughing and Loving with Autism. Be sure to also check out the two companion books:
Laughing and Loving with Autism, and
More Laughing and Loving with Autism.
Helpful sections include:
- Socially Fine
- School Smarts
- Gotta Love ‘Em
- Religious Reflections
- Huh? Word Fun and Games
- Working
- Sensory Fun
- Alex from CyberSpace!
Review
“Before I reviewed it, you guaranteed me I’d get five out-loud laughs. I go many, many more than that.”
PSYCHOLOGIST
Review
“As a mother, Alex’s emails gave me hope that one day my son may communicate that way.”
Parent (of a child with autism)
Review
“Loved Jerry Newport’s ‘Asperger’s Diagnosis.’”
Special Education Diagnostician
About the Author
Wayne Gilpin founded the Future Horizons publishing company in 1996. Before that, he was publishing car repair guides and law books. But his son’s diagnosis of autism rerouted his career path. He joined the Autism Society of America and was voted president in 1987. Collecting as much information on autism as he could, Wayne was saddened by the fact that all of the resources at the time were very negative and offered little hope for his son. But his experience told a different story. His son Alex was a gentle, honest, and intelligent person, and Wayne was confident that Alex would overcome his obstacles and defy the odds. To bring a little light into the autism community, he compiled and published a book called Laughing and Loving with Autism. It contained humorous and touching stories from parents of children with autism. It was the first book to really capture the positive aspects of these kids, and it gave other parents hope. Now, over 100 books and DVDs later, Future Horizons is the leading autism publisher in the world.
Table of Contents
PART I: Socially Fine
A Girlfriend for Alex
That Will Do It, Ashley—or Send Them Packing!
Way to Make Friends in the Retirement Home
Sports are Great, I Think
A Different Way of Meeting Someone New
Turn-taking
I Think This Means I Am Really Loved
Perceptive—But to a Woman?
Makes Horse Sense to Me!
Grandmother Was Really Flattered
I Love You, Mom, But Not Yet
Jeremy and His Newfound Hair
Leesa’s Lesson Has Far-reaching Impact
In Case You Didn’t Know
A Vote of Confidence
PART II: School Smarts
When You Don’t Get the Answer from Mother—Ask Grandad!
Damning with Faint Praise
Ranking of School Personal
Good Perspective
Let’s Face It
Not That Thirsty
Parents Can Say the Dumbest Things
Teachers and School Officials Can Also Say Dumb Things
How to Tell a Real Teacher
Ode to a Teacher
Elvis Lives!
PART III: Gotta Love ‘Em
Uncles are Always an Easy Touch
Careful with Your Everyday Witticisms
Alex is Full of Compliments
Adults Say the Dumbest Things
One Man’s View of an Emergency is Not the Same as Another’s
More Thirsty or Thirsty for More?
A Different View
A “Touching” Face
Come On, Dad, What Are You Thinking?
Accurate Descriptions
Andy Wouldn’t Mind
A Strange Exchange
PART IV: Religious Reflections
“What Do You Say to That, Father?”
It Might Work
Nice Way to Meet the New Minister
No Bird-brain
Take This Question—and Tell Me I’m Not Thinking
Good Perception
Of Course He Was a Saint
Not Quite What I Meant
PART V: Huh? Word Fun and Games
Doggone Good Thinking
Logic
Mother, Can’t You See My Face?
That’s Catchy
Can They Teach Us “Unique” Profanity?
Entirely Too Much Time at K-Mart
What Would Mr. Fudd Have to Say?
Honestly
So That’s Where It Went!
PART VI: Working
Happy Birthday . . . When?
Mike Keeps Annette Informed
Off to Work
Salesman of the Year?
Future Horizons’ #1 Employee
Alternate Send Off
PART VII: Sensory Fun
Do You Hear What I Hear?
Do You See What I See?
You could have Asperger’s if …
The Wisdom of Temple
Another View of Alex—from His Mother
PART VIII: Alex from CyberSpace!