Pair of Miracles, A
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.13 (832 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B071W1FJN1 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 430 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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. 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. About the Author Karla Akins is co-minister at Christian Fellowship Church in North Manchester, Indiana, with her husband, Eddie. Visit her at KarlaAkins
"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, doctors warned her that those expectations would never be met. 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. 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 ab
Her previous work includes The Pastor s Wife Wears Biker Boots. . She has over thirty years in ministry, and nearly four decades of teaching experience in homeschooling, private school, and public education. Karla Akins is co-minister at Christian Fellowship Church in North Manchester, Indiana, with her husband, Eddie. Visit her at KarlaAkins
A wonderful resource for parents and professionals 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, includin. "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