{"id":385,"date":"2010-04-03T20:40:00","date_gmt":"2010-04-03T20:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/susansenator.com\/blog2\/2010\/04\/exceptional-review\/"},"modified":"2010-04-03T20:40:00","modified_gmt":"2010-04-03T20:40:00","slug":"exceptional-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/susansenator.com\/blog\/2010\/04\/exceptional-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Exceptional Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here are some excerpts from the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eparent.com\/\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Exceptional Parent Magazine<\/span><\/a> review of <a href=\"http:\/\/susansenator.com\/survivalguide.html\">my book<\/a>.  I am thrilled to receive such praise from that venerable magazine, which gave me my start as a journalist back in 1997.  Go get a copy (of my book and EP!) and after you read it, tell me what <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">you<\/span> think; I am already brewing the next book.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo many new autism-related books are on the market that it\u2019s impossible to review them all; which made pinpointing this month\u2019s selections a bit difficult.  After careful consideration, we chose these two\u2014one for parents, one for kids\u2014for their genuineness, readability and unique insights.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis book is undoubtedly one of the best I\u2019ve read on raising a child with autism.  The author has an authentic way of inviting the reader to look at all sides of an issue and gain a broader perspective of what it means to live in a family affected by autism, without ever sounding too clinical, preachy or victimized.  Senator\u2019s believable writing style, personal experience and ability to blend the different viewpoints of other parents makes The Autism Mom\u2019s Survival Guide as real as it gets.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSenator does a terrific job of helping parents move from feelings of helplessness and shame to greater detachment and a sense that they are doing the best they can, and that that is enough.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe section on coping with judgment and criticism is particularly helpful.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnother great chapter offers ideas about how to have fun with your child\u2014not just keep him occupied\u2014something that is often overlooked in how-to books of this nature.  Senator also shares some wonderful advice about taking care of yourself, finding innovative ways to improve your love life (yes, that\u2019s important, too!), and move beyond the \u201cyou and me against the world\u201d mentality that can stifle a parent\u2019s desire to venture among \u201cregular\u201d parents and kids.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are some excerpts from the Exceptional Parent Magazine review of my book. I am thrilled to receive such praise from that venerable magazine, which gave me my start as a journalist back in 1997. 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