Raising Sebastien: Realising the Potential of Your Autistic Child

I am proud to announce the publication of my second book by Marshall Cavendish -- Raising Sebastien: Realising the Potential of Your Autistic Child. This book contains a series of essays that depict my journey of raising Sebastien in chronological phases in the first section, with the second section containing practical suggestions for parents (and educators) on how to educate and interact with autistic children, as well as institutions in mainstream society. Most importantly, it celebrates my growing relationship with Sebastien -- one that has been forged amidst the continous frustration and daily struggles to move forward and pursue a meaningful life. And through it all, I can only say that Sebastien continues to "wow" me and make my heart leap up in the most expected way almost every single day. I hope that all parents will also be moved and empowered by this book to see their autistic children in a positive light and embrace them for who they are and who they can become with the love and acceptance of their parents.

Below is a detailed synopsis of the book:

Raising Sebastien

Realising the Potential of Your Autistic Child

by Choo Kah Ying

Chapter Headings

Prologue

Introduction

SECTION ONE – REFLECTIONS

Chapter One – Surviving the Early Years

• My Journey

• God Rage

• The Wonder Moments

• Setting the Bar Realistically High

Chapter Two – Running the Marathon of Raising an Autistic Child

• In Search of the Miracle

• Ten Steps Forward, Five Steps Back

• The Rude Awakening

• Profiling Sebastien’s Aggression

• James Redfield’s Celestine Prophecy to the Rescue

Chapter Three – Coming to Terms with Sebastien to Fight the

Good Fight

• Fighting the Good Fight

• Embracing Sebastien’s Limitations

• Meltdowns

• Grieving

• Image of an Autistic Child

• Striving for Normalcy

Chapter Four – The Healing Touch

SECTION TWO – PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS

Practical Strategies and Approaches in Raising an Autistic Child

Chapter Five – Creating a Dynamic Individualised Home-Based

Learning Programme

Chapter Six – Dealing with Socially Inappropriate Behaviours in

the Public Space

Chapter Seven – Role of Alternative Healing

Approaches in Achieving Objectivity

Chapter Eight – Thriving in Mainstream

Society: The Art of Interacting with

Educational Institutions, Government

Agencies and the General Public

ISBN : 981 261 320 X

978 981 261 320 2

Format : 140mm X 215mm;

192pp text, 8pp pics;

Limp

Category : Parenting

Territories : World

Rights : English

Pub date : Sep 2006

Imprint : Marshall Cavendish

Editions

Retail price

S$16.00 (excl. GST)

RM38.40

US$10.50

As of October 1, 2006, the book is now available at Kinokuniya, Ngee Ann City (Family/Relationships section "A") and Borders (New Books Section). If you have any other queries, please contact me at kchoo7@gmail.com or 8163-4509.