A Pair of Miracles: A Story of Autism, Faith, and Determined Parenting
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| Rating | : | 4.33 (844 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0825444845 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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Karla Akins is co-minister at Christian Fellowship Church in North Manchester, Indiana, with her husband, Eddie. She has over thirty years in ministry, and nearly four decades of teaching experience in homeschooling, private school, and public education. Her previous work includes The Pastor s Wife Wears Biker Boots. Visit her
A wonderful resource for parents and professionals JBJNYG If you are the parent of a child with autism, or work with children on the autistic spectrum, this is a book you need to check out. I wish this resource had been around when I taught special education!Karla’s book combines a little bit of everything: humor, hope, practical advice, and encouragement. She does a fabulous job of educating the reader, as well as addressing ways for the church to be more inclusive of those with autism. She addresses the challenges parents face in a variety of situations, including home and school. Instead of seeing things through the eyes of a medical professional, this book is written from the heart of a . "A story of autism, faith, and determined parenting" according to Colonial Contributor. A Pair of Miracles A story of autism, faith, and determined parenting by Karla Akins addresses the challenges and blessings the author and her husband experienced raising their two autistic sons. This well written biographical narrative will keep you turning the pages, growing fond of the boys, and admiring the parent's optimistic grit. And it is a testimony of what is possible with an enduring faith in God’s provision.Karla Akins offers many tools and resources for parents raising any special needs children. A Pair of Miracles is packed full of practical as well as the spiritual wisdom that’s helpful for raising ALL children. K
It is also a challenge to the church to welcome and celebrate all the members of their congregation, no matter their abilities.Thanks to Karla's determination, faith, and unconditional love--and contrary to the doctors' predictions--her adult twins are now able to function independently in many ways. It is a powerful tool, full of practical help for parents, educators, and church members working with children who have intellectual disabilities, speech impairments, and other limitations on the autism spectrum. This is more than a moving biography from a mom on the front lines, however. She set out to prove that, despite those warnings, all things are possible through God.Laced with humor and compassion, A Pair of Miracles is the heartwarming story of her journey rearing adopted twin sons, each diagnosed with autism and fetal alcohol disorder. "A parent's gripping journey of awareness, acceptance, and appreciation of her two boys dealing with significant challenges brought on by autism."--Stephen Mark Shore, EdDWhen Karla Akins hoped that her autistic sons could learn to read and function independently,
Her previous work includes The Pastor s Wife Wears Biker Boots. Visit her at KarlaAkins. She has over thirty years in ministry, and nearly four decades of teaching experience in homeschooling, private school, and public education. About the Author Karla Akins is co-minister at Christian Fellowship Church in North Manchester, Indiana, with her husband, Eddie.