Tuesday, September 5, 2017

God, Why Does My Son Have Autism? by Ken Herceg



Herceg, Ken, God, Why Does My Son Have Autism?:  A Father’s Journey, DPZ Technology, LLC, Grand Rapids, MI, 2014

Available for Nook and Kindle.

Non-fiction / Memoir

Recommended by Dorinda Kauzlarich-Rupe

This is a very readable, understandable book, explaining one man’s journey to find a diagnosis for his son, on-going discoveries about how to interact with him, finding programs that were appropriate, and persons who could interact with him in respectful and loving ways, and long term living arrangements that met his needs. 

Herceg is very honest with his struggles, with the support he had from his best friend, Jesus; his best human friend and support, wife, Kathy; and the many caregivers they hired over the years (some successful and others not), all trained by Ken and Kathy, whose demands and expectations were high!

Having an autistic son myself, though at the Asperger’s end of the spectrum, I found myself struggling with him and being delighted with the each success he had at finding, including finally, a wonderful living arrangement for Kevin, which met his needs as a whole person, recognizing his limitations and supporting his skills.

Beautiful true story.

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