Raising Blaze: A Mother and Son's Long, Strange Journey into Autism

I found the book to be very intense, at times, but captivating enough that it was hard to put down. If anyone wants to have a glimpse into the life of a parent with a child with special needs, particularly when diagnosis is difficult, then this is the book to read. The role of a parent as advocate for a child is defined clearly and helps one better understand what is entailed in that process. It seemed to me that she really opened her heart in order to convey so much feeling and emotion in her story. No self-pity, though, and a refreshingly honest account of what her perspective was as she moved through a myriad of events over the years. I'd be interested in reading more of her work.