Whether you've just been handed the diagnosis, or you've been dealing with the autism challenge for years, you will find help in these pages.

Whether you are determined, scared or simply feeling a bit numb and overwhelmed, you will see there is hope.

And whether you are a family member, friend or professional, you will learn how to understand and support the parents of special needs children.

Nobody gets the life they expected.  But, with a little assistance and a positive realistic outlook, we can make the best of the life we have been given.

You and your family can have a good life -- as good as any family.

I want to show you how, so let's get started!

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