Rhonda is an Autism mom, speaker, author, coach and autism advocate.
She is the award winning author of The Journey Home From Autism.
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Rhonda’s Story:
Rhonda never knew anyone with Autism when she was growing up. When her son, Tanner, was diagnosed with Autism, she took him to see 18 doctors and she never gave up.
Listen to this episode of The Autism Show to hear an Autism mom’s story about never giving up on her son and how she inspires children with special needs to find their own strengths with the writing program she teaches.
Inspiration:
It’s The Autism Show and we can’t get enough of heartwarming stories.
Rhonda shares Desi’s story on this episode. Desi is a girl who has cerebral palsy and autism who learns to write her own book with Rhonda’s writing program.
This story sure is a heartwarmer – be sure to listen to Desi’s story on this episode.
Autism Resources:
- Rhonda suggests these books that parents have written about their personal experiences:
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Hindsight:
by Susan Lynn Perry.
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A Child’s Journey Out of Autism:
by Leanne Whiffen
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The Journal of Best Practices: A Memoir of Marriage, Asperger Syndrome, and One Man’s Quest to Be a Better Husband
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by David Finch
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I Know You’re In There
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by Marcia Hinds
Interview Links:
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Rhonda’s Website:
Find out more about Rhonda’s work through her website. -
The Journey, Home From Autism:
Rhonda’s writes about her personal experience with her son’s Autism journey in this book.