Little Squares with Colors

"NEW GROUND BREAKING AUTISM MEMOIR,A MUST HAVE FOR ANYONE WHO HAS CHILDREN"

Little Squares with Colors : A Different way to Look at Autism

(as seen in Directions Magazine April/May issue of 2011)

Seven year old Noah is fascinated with weather, computers and taking things apart, including his rubik's cube. He is tenacious, began reading before the age of three and is sometimes full of what seems to be endless energy. He is just like many other children, maybe even like yours, and he has Autism.

Poignant, witty memoir of how one family raises their autistic seven year old son, bakes gluten and dairy free, almost loses their house -goes broke, loses a dog but gains two more and somehow keeps their sense of humor, minds and marriage thriving.

The family’s journey and battle with time and how they over-came the stigma, and trials of an Autism diagnosis is painted with themes of tolerance, perseverance, love, and humor. The authors beliefs on having faith in your intuitions, following your gut and the importance of thinking outside-the-box are showcased within the strategies that were implemented, what worked, what didn’t and why. As well as the importance of rest, support and being able to manage stress for everyone involved. Little Squares with Colors provides information on ABA,Behavior Modification, Floor time, Occupational Therapy, The Gluten & Casein Free Diet, and that even furry four-legged friends can be therapists and heroes.

Little Squares with Colors is ground breaking in how it shows us another view on Autism by reexamining our feelings about behavior. It gives new insight and asks the reader to think about behavior as a symptom, and as communication from someone who does not know how to express themselves “correctly”. It is difficult to help foster self-esteem in children that are treated as if they are “bad” when in reality they are feeling threatened. Little Squares shows how having a true blend of empathy, understanding and discipline can yield the best results.

The most important thing this book teaches us is how the judgments people make about each other teaches us more about those making the judgments, rather than their judgments. As well as what we learn about ourselves from our own judgments, both good and bad. A must read for anyone who has a child with autism, and enlightening for anyone with children.

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Reviews :

"...If you’re having trouble understanding your child, or if you’re thoroughly exhausted and just need to feel like you are not the only one going through the challenges and frustrations involved, this book can help you see what you might be missing. Life with an autistic child is difficult; no doubt about that. It’s described as a puzzle for good reason. But life on the spectrum doesn’t have to shatter your world like glass. It can be rewarding and uplifting in its own unique way. Christina Dagnelli shows us how."

By Vickie Ewell Autism/ Aspergers Feature Writer- Click here for full review

"Little Squares, offers an affecting personal narrative about Noah's diagnosis with autism at age three until age seven, touching upon the earliest of insights the years preceding the diagnosis. The author conveys the impact of this diagnosis on herself, her family, and friends providing excellent accounts of how she responded to teachers’, therapists’ and family members’ input on Noah and his autism. She talks to the reader like a friend, and her positive attitude shows throughout the story, which also seems to be a contributor towards Noah’s improvements. This book clearly illustrates autism's impact on a family and how one can embrace and overcome the struggles and is recommended for academic and public libraries". Publishers Journal

"There is no one book about Autism that will cover every aspect, every child is different. This book will change the way you think about Autism, and how you think about yourself, plus you will laugh! "

"from a mum who bought the book, well done...it's fantastic, very light and fun. a lot of Noah reminds me of my Angus, so thankyou for writing it xxx"

" Loved it, loved it!!"

"What a poignant and powerful book! This is a must read for anyone who loves children!"

"... had to fight my sister who apparently started reading it, because she wanted to finish it. Started reading it last and I can't put it down. I can totally relate. Because I have two if one isnt doin it then, the other is... AWESOME BOOK! "

" he is a lovely little boy - you are an amazing woman who needs to be praised from the highest roof tops ! I'M YOUR BIGGEST FAN!!! "

"i just got the book, just read the intro and two chapters, it's really, really good. i couldn't put it down, .......CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! it's fantastic"

Autism Speaks