Here is of the official press release for the my book. Maria Johnson thanks for you help. Please like and share this on your page so we can get the word out. Many, many, thanks for your support! Mercury Heartlink Press Presents A heartwarming perspective by Luis M. Bayardo AUTISM: A Dad’s Journey Santa Fe, NM, Sept. 18, 2014 – Luis Bayardo was born into a Hispanic family whose proud traditions and family values have been “the way” for generations. In his book, Autism: A Dad’s Journey, Luis takes us on a journey of courage and humility, revealing the inner workings and struggles of his mind and heart, along with insight into the minds and hearts of his two autistic boys, Kyler and Koleden. In doing so, he has created a little light in the long, dark tunnel that is autism for as many as 1 in 68 families today. “I am a very private person,” says Luis, “but the dad’s viewpoint has never been addressed in all the information I found on raising autistic children. I’ve offered my viewpoint in layman’s or should I say, ‘regular dad’ terms that may not always seem politically correct, but is very real and accessible to everyone, not just the clinical community. My hope is that this book will help other dads and families gain a sense of support and encouragement on their journey. It would be an added bonus if it in any way helped those ‘normal’ folks understand why these kids who appear normal on the outside are struggling so much on the inside.” Luis’ first son was born with obvious signs of autism. His second son experienced the slow, heartbreaking emergence of late onset symptoms; by the age of five, he had “slipped away into the dumbfounding world of autism.” Both sons are on the more severe end of the autism spectrum. The National Institute of Health has determined that 80-90% of marriages with special-needs children end in divorce. Luis writes “One thing, which I believe is true, is that ‘special-needs children must have parents with special marriages.’” But it doesn’t just happen. Luis tells of the necessary growth and maturation of a proud father who wanted nothing but the best for his children. He lets us in to his very private world with humility and humor and a lot of love. He admits to his flaws and shows how hard this journey has been, is, and will continue to be for him, his wife, and their four children. This book is not just for fathers and parents of autistic children. It offers inspiration for anyone who has ever experienced a gut-wrenching sense of defeat and disillusionment, and who may be willing to admit that their staunch beliefs and pride have made their transformative journey all the more difficult. Luis Bayardo’s journey guides us through his struggles in coming to terms with the daunting reality of autism. He has the courage to reveal his vulnerability, denial, and heartbreak as he matures into a proud father and husband. The book offers further valuable insight from the perspectives of his two autistic boys and those of his two non-autistic (neurotypical) daughters. This family’s journey covers all the emotions on everyone’s spectrum, from the lowest low to the happiest high. It leads the reader toward a sliver of understanding of the confounding autistic worlds that are as alien to us as we are to them. Visit: AutismADadsJourney You can visit the website to learn more about Luis and to purchase a book.
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