Parenting Across
the Autism Spectrum
Unexpected Lessons
We Have Learned
Maureen F. Morrell and Ann Palmer
May 2006 • 240pp • ISBN 1 84310 807 0 • pb • $19.95
Maureen F. Morrell and Ann Palmer are raising two very different
children: Justin, a whirlwind of activity and mood swings,
who is supervised in a residential farm community, and Eric, quiet and
passive, who lives independently at college. The authors
give an account of the striking similarities as well as the stark
differences in their experiences of parenting children at opposite
extremes of the autism spectrum.
They give a moving account of the challenges they faced and the
surprising consolations they found along their sons' very
different paths in life. Through their friendship and two decades of
shared experiences of parenting an ASD child, each has
gained a clear understanding of her own strengths and limitations, as
well as those of her child.
Maureen F. Morrell is married with three sons; Justin, the oldest at
27, has autism and lives and works in a residential farm
community. Maureen has a background in nursing and public health, and
has been active in advocacy for individuals with
ASDs and their families for over 20 years. She has served two terms on
the Board of Directors of the Autism Society of North
Carolina. In her current role as Chapter Relations Coordinator for
ASNC, Maureen coordinates parent support groups throughout
the state. Ann Palmer is the past President of the Board of Directors
of the Autism Society of North Carolina. She is
married with three children, one of whom, Eric, was diagnosed with
autism when he was two years old. She has 11 years'
experience working with families of individuals with autism at
Division TEACCH. Additionally, Ann coordinates a volunteer
parent mentor program that has provided support to over 700 families
in North Carolina.
Also available from Ann Palmer. . .
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Realizing the College Dream with Autism or Asperger Syndrome is both a
practical and a
personal account of one ASD student's successful experience of going
to college.
Ann Palmer advises parents and professionals how to prepare the
student for the transition
from school and home life to a new environment and educational
challenge, and how to
support them through potential problems such as academic pressure,
living away from home,
social integration and appropriate levels of participation in college.
She offers helpful strategies
that will encourage and inspire parents and students and show that
college can be a suitable
option for students with an autism spectrum disorder, as well as the
basis for a successful
independent life later.
Realizing the College Dream with
Autism or Asperger Syndrome
A Parent's Guide to Student Success
2005 • 176pp • ISBN 1 84310 801 1 • pb • $19.95


Eventt:: TALK AND READING
FOLLOWED BY Q&A
Guessttss:: MAUREEN MORRELL
& ANN PALMER
Datte:: WED., SEPTEMBER 27
Tiime:: 3:30 TO 4:30 PM
Addrressss::
BULL'S HEAD BOOKSTORE
UNIVERSITY OF NC
CHAPEL HILL, NC
Conttactt:: PHILLIP MCFEE
Phone:: 919-962-5060
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