‘David’s Gift’ is unique as far as I’m concerned, in that it is the real-life journey from infancy to adulthood of a young man who is still finding his feet in a world which does not fit him. It is told from the perspective of a mum, whose own struggles and triumphs leap from the pages with raw emotion and hard-earned practical wisdom. I am grateful for Sally’s book both as a resource for clients, and for its gift to us as an intimate insight into the life of a family wrestling with the challenges and costs that the desire for authentic relationship brings.
Peter H Brown
Clinical Psychologist
Brisbane, Australia
Welcome to David’s Gift
David’s Gift originally began as a book about Asperger’s Syndrome and the strategies we developed over the years which could help other families who are dealing with this diagnosis. However, during the process of writing, I came to realise how Asperger’s Syndrome actually challenged and inspired us to understand who we really were and what it was we truly wanted out of life Asperger’s taught us the lessons we most needed to learn; the power of unconditional love, the value of patience and understanding and the true meaning of the words compassion, forgiveness, honesty and authenticity. Those diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome are often ...
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February 19th, 2010
Welcome to David’s Gift
David’s Gift originally began as a book about Asperger’s Syndrome and the strategies we developed over the years which could help other families who are dealing with this diagnosis. However, during the process of writing, I came to realise how Asperger’s ...
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January 25th, 2012
Back to School – ASD Style
The first few weeks back at school for children on the Autism Spectrum can often be a mixed bag of emotions. Returning to the routine, often the desire to 'fit in' and make new friends, and teachers returning to school feeling more energised ...
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