Age of Autism Contest: 41 Things To Know About Autism by Chantal Sicile-Kira
Congrats to Yesim Söderlund who won a copy of Chantal Sicile-Kira'snew book, 41 Things to Know About Autism. Order a copy for just $9.99 at AMAZON.
Chantal says, " I wrote this book because parents often write to me and ask, "Is there a book I can give to my mother-in-law or my brother or my neighbor that explains autism in simple terms - that answers the questions people ask : "I'm a grandparent: what can I do to help?" "Why does your child always carry a green plastic snake?" "Why can't he look me in the eye?" "What are the emotional and financial effects on the family?"
I wanted to get out something to help people for Autism Awareness month - so people who wanted to could have a small book to hand out!"
About the book: “A wonderful first introduction to autism for parents, teachers, relatives, and neighbors of a child on the autism spectrum.” - Temple Grandin, PhD
Chantal Sicile-Kira provides a clear, instructive explanation of autism. If you know someone with autism and would benefit from a quick, straightforward explanation of the condition, this book is for you. 41 Things explores questions such as: What are the causes of autism? Can vaccines cause autism? How can I recognize the symptoms of autism? What are the emotional effects of autism on the family? Why do children and teens with autism act the way they do?
Chantal Sicile-Kira is an autism advocate and award-winning author of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum, and Autism Life Skills. Sicile-Kira lives in California with her family, who has been featured in the MTV documentary True Life series and the Newsweek cover story Growing Up with Autism.
I would love to win this book.
Posted by: Kathy | March 30, 2010 at 07:39 PM
This is a beautiful idea! I wish it was mandatory for everybody to read this!
Posted by: Tanaya | March 30, 2010 at 04:58 PM
Please I neeed this book for my self and family. my family is always giving me advise on how to raise my child and they do not have a clue. My daughter is ten yrs old.
Posted by: Rashin Simoni | March 29, 2010 at 06:38 PM
I'm the parent of a child on the spectrum, and I find myself being the go-to person at my son's school when parents or teachers have questions about autism. It'd be great to have a book to help me out!
Posted by: Susan | March 29, 2010 at 03:42 PM
This would be a great book for professional's to hand to the family as they tell them this lifetime diagnois .
Something concrete to go home with that might allow them some "Ah yes" I have seen my son/daughter act/do these things. Understanding they are not alone.
Posted by: D Hill | March 29, 2010 at 09:22 AM
Please enter me, as we continue to have family and friends that still wont *listen* but heck, if its written in a newspaper, on the news, or in a book, they somehow think THAT makes more 'solid' info rather from us directly? *shaking head* LOL!
Anyone know if there is a way to order several copies, maybe a discount for ordering over 10-15-20 copies?
Anyway, please enter me!
Angie Mom to Ethan, Alex, and Megan
Posted by: Angie | March 28, 2010 at 06:20 PM
Please enter me! I'm looking forward to hearing her speak at the ASNC conf.
Posted by: Kristine | March 27, 2010 at 09:03 PM
My family, who doesn't live anywhere near us, only wants to hear that our son is doing well, but they don't want to hear what it takes to get him that way. They've actually suggested that he was misdiagnosed when we do say how much progress he has made. But then they'll come back with, "why don't you just let him play by himself? Stop hovering. No wonder you can't get anything done around he house!" They just so don't get it, and they won't listen to me. I'd love this book so I can give it to them to explain I'm not obsessive and the worst helicopter mom from hell. My son has a condition. This is what it is. This is what it does. This is what we're doing about it. Get it now?!
Posted by: Megan | March 27, 2010 at 12:42 AM
I would love to have this book
Posted by: Yvonne | March 26, 2010 at 06:14 PM
It would be a wonderful book to give to my mother. She still doesn't understand.
Posted by: Mylinda Elliott | March 26, 2010 at 01:06 PM
It would be very nice to read this book and understand my son better.Right now it is not possible to find this book in Sweden.
Posted by: Yesim Söderlund | March 26, 2010 at 12:26 PM
What a wonderful idea! Not that I get tired of answering the same questions over and over again, but this will be a handy resource to steer people to.
Posted by: Lila White | March 26, 2010 at 09:36 AM
This looks like something I could read over and over and never get bored. Plus pass onto all my friends & family!
Posted by: bonnie b | March 26, 2010 at 08:41 AM
Please enter me in this contest.
Posted by: A Mom | March 26, 2010 at 06:22 AM
Before I buy the book I would like to know what her position is on GF/Cf, vaccines. DAN and so on.
Posted by: Elizabeth Gillespie | March 26, 2010 at 01:06 AM
Always up for entering a contest!! :)
Posted by: Shannon Hunt | March 25, 2010 at 11:14 PM
It looks like it'd be a really good read. :)
Posted by: Michelle Enfield | March 25, 2010 at 10:32 PM
I want it!
Posted by: Andrea | March 25, 2010 at 10:16 PM
My in-laws think they are experts. They know nothing and don't even try to learn. They tell others things they have no knowledge of. My father-in-law only just started thinking in terms of GF/CF since his nephew was diagnosed with ciliac. He still brings bad food to the house for my son. I would love to win the book and stick it up his a#$...
Posted by: Patricia Rogers | March 25, 2010 at 07:33 PM
Oh oH enter me please!!!! My osnis going to my families for the summer and this would be great for everyone to know what to expect.
Posted by: Sandra | March 25, 2010 at 06:51 PM
As the grandma to a 10 year old sweetheart with autism, I would love this book for myself and other extended family members.
Posted by: Nonna C | March 25, 2010 at 05:03 PM
Did you settle on 41 since that is the smallest prime number over 40?
Posted by: Lars Perner | March 25, 2010 at 04:39 PM
Enter me, please! This looks great!
Posted by: Kelly in Big D | March 25, 2010 at 04:16 PM
I would love a copy. My in-laws could use it! I have three kiddoes on the spectrum..it's a wild ride but I am LOVING it!
Posted by: Jennifer Brooking | March 25, 2010 at 01:03 PM
Chantal - I quickly scanned the titles on the page and read "41 things to know about Chantal Sicile-Kira". Hmm that should be interesting :-)
Posted by: Lisa Rupe | March 25, 2010 at 12:51 PM
Sounds like another great resource to add to our library!
Posted by: Jackie | March 25, 2010 at 12:31 PM
I'd love to throw my hat in the ring to win this book. Can't wait to read it and give it to my father-in-law and when he says something so ignorant about my son, like, "Can't you just tell him no?", I'm going to hit him over the head with it - too bad it's not a larger book. Selling it in jumbo print?
Thanks,
Lanie Anderson-Barrett
www.bayislandramblers.com
Posted by: Lanie Anderson-Barrett | March 25, 2010 at 11:47 AM
Contest Entry... Fingers crossed... TannersDad Tim Thanks!
Posted by: Tanners Dad | March 25, 2010 at 11:39 AM
Sounds like a wonderful book to let my family read. My extended family could use a book like this they do not have a good understanding of what they can do to help.
Kristie
Posted by: kristie burchit | March 25, 2010 at 11:38 AM
I think Chantal is such an inspiring mom. I would love to read her newest book.
Posted by: Tina M | March 25, 2010 at 11:36 AM
What a great book to share with my parents & inlaws.. I'd love to win it!!
Posted by: Susan V | March 25, 2010 at 11:05 AM
I would love to enter! I would also love for everyone in the world to read it (a mom can dream right???)!!!
Posted by: Renee Hill | March 25, 2010 at 10:53 AM
Looks like Amazon may have temporarily sold out on the book, but you can get a copy from Barnes & Noble at http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbninquiry.asp?EAN=9781596525832
or direct from the publisher at http://www.turnerpublishing.com/detail.aspx?ID=1919
Posted by: Laura Morris | March 25, 2010 at 10:49 AM
I want to win a copy since I have Asperger Syndrome, my father has Asperger Syndrome, and I have two cousins with it also.
I'd like to have a copy of the book so that I can share with strangers who ask why can't you look me in the eye?
Posted by: Jenn | March 25, 2010 at 10:34 AM
Thanks for writing an easy-to-understand book. I wish more people could accept that everyone has differences, and it's not a problem that my son needs to carry a squish ball all the time. Folks w/ASD are much more understanding than the "NT" population.
(ps. please enter me in your contest!)
Posted by: Miriam | March 25, 2010 at 10:33 AM
Please enter me to win this book!
Posted by: SarahS | March 25, 2010 at 10:24 AM
All of Chantal's books have been a welcome addition to our "autism library." This one looks equally good!
Posted by: Donna Biroczky | March 25, 2010 at 10:23 AM
Can't wait to read it : ) You go!!!!
Posted by: Trish | March 25, 2010 at 10:17 AM
My son Ryan who is 15 is on the spectrum. I wish books like this were out when he was diagnosed, it would of helped so much. I would love to read your book so please enter me in your contest...
Thanks
Posted by: Dorry Taloff | March 25, 2010 at 10:15 AM
This is SO cool Chantal!!! Please enter me also.
Posted by: rileysmom | March 25, 2010 at 10:12 AM
enter me too :)
Posted by: warrior | March 25, 2010 at 09:35 AM
Please enter me!
Thanks!
Alicia
(AKA - Conner's Warrior Mom)
Posted by: Alicia Ree Buchanan | March 25, 2010 at 09:29 AM
I would love a copy of this book. My nephew has Autism and it's hard to understand what he and his family go through each and every day. Even if I don't win, I will be checking into getting this through my library.
Thanks,
Maria
Posted by: Maria | March 25, 2010 at 09:19 AM
I would love to have this book to keep in my purse to anyone who has a question about Autism. PLease enter me in the contest as well.
Posted by: Patricia Apoian | March 25, 2010 at 09:08 AM
Would love it.
Posted by: Michelle | March 25, 2010 at 09:06 AM
Enter me in the contest, please!
Penny
www.notnewtoautism.blogspot.com
Posted by: Penny | March 25, 2010 at 07:22 AM