Autism's Hidden Blessings: Discovering God's Promises for Autistic Children & Their Families

by Kelly Langston

Overview

Kelly Langston knows firsthand the struggles and victories associated with autism-from the time she heard her son's diagnosis and was given little more than a handshake and a brochure to the time she watched her son sing every word in his school musical. Through her experiences-the good and the bad-she discovered a beautiful blessing: God does care about autism. Better yet, He has a unique and marvelous purpose for children with autism-a purpose no less than that of any other child.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780825493676
Publisher:	Kregel Publications
Publication date:	06/07/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	295 KB

About the Author

Kelly Langston is a marketing consultant and autism activist. She has written professionally since her early days in the journalism school of Ohio State University. Her blog Walking with Alec, has resonated with parents of autistic children from around the world.

Table of Contents

Preface 11

Acknowledgments 15

Introduction: Life's Detour 19

1 God's Promises: Our Lifeline to Overcome Autism 29

2 The Anchor of Our Lifeline: Learning to Trust and Obey the Promise Maker 36

3 The Blessings Behind the Giants: God's Promise of Blessings 56

4 The Dawn Will Surely Come: God's Promise of Refreshment and Renewal 68

5 Revelations Without Words: God's Promise to Reveal Himself 79

6 Making Sense of a Confusing Disorder: God's Promise of Wisdom 91

7 The Greatest Therapy: God's Promise of the Power of Love 102

8 When Depression Comes Knocking: God's Promise of Hope 111

9 When the Bully Taunts: God's Promise of Our Incredible Worth 123

10 What Eye Has Not Seen nor Ear Has Heard: God's Promise of a Future 132

11 Strength for the Weary Heart: God's Promise of Sufficiency 143

12 From Speechless to Unspeakable Joy: God's Promise of Joy 155

13 Speaking Out for the Speechless: Offering God's Promises to Others 167

Epilogue: Where Are We Now? 181

Appendix A What Is Autism? 191

Appendix B Autism Resources 193

Appendix C Straight Talk from a Dad 198

Notes 201

About the Author 207