IN THE EYE OF THE HURRICANE
By:
Juli C Liske
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IN THE EYE OF THE HURRICANE is the account of one southern rural family's journey from the shock of a diagnosis of autism to the victory of a National Young Scholar in the 99.9 percentile. Their efforts absolutely set therapists and Doctors back on their heels. Their methodology and their faith are revealed with humor and tears. Also contains source anc contact information for other hurting parents.
Publisher: Spiritbuilding.com
Customer Review: 4 out of 5
Real World. Really Impressive. - A riveting read that plunges deep into one family's world of autism. Author Juli Liske spins a real life but atypical autism tale of two rural, working-class parents who confront discouraging, deeply entrenched and disturbing manifestations of the disorder with sheer grit and admirably relentless determination. This is not a book about a wealthy family with a plethora of money, personnel, and resources. And, therein lies, in part, the inspiration and encouragement this book gifts the reader. Another gift for readers is learning how the Liske family burrowed in and created an innovative home-spun intervention team, which is also a lesson in creativity and ingenuity. What results is the culling of an extraordinary little boy and a mother's journey from despair into the genuine realization of autism's special blessings. A worthy addition to anyone's autism library!
Customer Review: 5 out of 5
A MUST READ - This book is incredibly inspirational for those who love someone on the spectrum! It is a story of true love, sacrifice, and rewards. There's nothing we wouldn't do for our children and this book reveals the strength and determination of this family through their journey. Your heart will be touched and your life will be blessed!
Customer Review: 5 out of 5
Recommended reading for all touched by special needs children - As the parent of a child with DS, Juli Liske's In the Eye of the Hurricane was recommended to me. The book was not what I expected it to be, but everything that a book can be. Juli's sincere writing style drew me into her experience and to Ben's story, to the extent that it was hard to set the book down. Her honest portrayal of a parent of a child with special needs, was so realistic that I relived feelings and heard my thoughts mimicked more than once in her written word. The tenacity and strenght of character, that led her down the path to unlocking the door of her autistic son's capabilites is admirable. The fact that she did not give up on her son, even when experienced professionals were not so positive in supporting her plan was inspirational.
I completed the book feeling educated about autism, supported by her scripture quotes, and gently chastised by her perseverence and resourcefulness. This easy to read book is a must read for all of us touched by a person with "different abilities," including parents, grandparents, teachers, friends, aunts, uncles, therapists, and school bus drivers.
Customer Review: 5 out of 5
A Model For Home-Based Therapeutic Design - As a Licensed Psychotherapist and Behavioral Management Consultant in private practice, I give my strong and enthusiastic applause to the message of this book. Too often, parents bring their challenging children to us "experts" to "fix", and display no motivation to become an integral part of a therapeutic team. My work with children in the autistism spectrum is, and always has been, much more about parent training than "children fixing". The Liskes refused to conform to the limited resources and therapeutic strategies available through conventional avenues. Instead, they educated themselves about behavioral principles, and developed their own home-based, intensive, therapeutic behavioral strategies that brought Ben, their autistic son, back to them. Their "never-give-up" love for Ben transformed his world and theirs from a hurricane of behavioral destruction to a post-storm world of daily wonder as Ben's true intellectual abilities continue to emerge and develop. This book is inspirational, authentic, down to earth in its honesty and style, and should serve as a model for other parents who encounter frustration and ineffectiveness in the professional therapeutic community. I highly recommend "In The Eye Of The Hurricane", and personally look forward to the sequel.
B. Kerry Brown, LCSW, MSW, CBA
Licensed Psychotherapist
Behavioral Management Consultant
Certified Family Law Mediator
Certified Parenting Coordinator
Customer Review: 5 out of 5
Dr. Mark T. Harvey's review of "In the Eye of the Hurricane": - In the Eye of the Hurricane is an enlightening and refreshing story of how a family in need can rise above adversity and develop their own solutions to the difficulties they face. Rather than be inhibited by the lack of available services when their young son was diagnosed with autism, Juli and Gordon designed a structured curriculum incorporating direct instruction and best practices. The resulting changes have been amazing. Ben was transformed from a child who was out of control to an exceptional accelerated learner. I fully endorse the manuscript and think it will provide other parents who have children with disabilities with hope and inspiration.
Dr. Mark T. Harvey, BCBA, PhD
Dept. of Special Education, Vanderbilt University
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