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The Black Sand Reckoning: A Parent's Guide to Seeing the Brilliance in Autism

The Black Sand Reckoning: A Parent's Guide to Seeing the Brilliance in Autism

Peridore, Stephen

Paperback

General ParentingGeneral Psychology

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ISBN13: 9798186912910
Publisher: Independently Published
Pages: 188
Weight: 0.57
Height: 0.40 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Part memoir and part philosophical guide, this book recounts a transformative two-week journey through Hawaii that forever changed a father's perspective on his autistic son, Kendall. Initially focused on 'Teacher Mode'-a state of constant management, deficit-scanning, and over-preparation-the author experiences a series of 'reckonings' at volcanic calderas, black sand beaches, and coral reefs. He discovers that while he was busy trying to help his son navigate the world, his son was already mastering it through self-directed curiosity and deep expertise. The book challenges the traditional clinical narrative of autism, urging parents to trade their 'suitcase of anxiety' for a 'student mode' that prioritizes observation over intervention. By reframing routine as a launchpad rather than a cage, the author provides a roadmap for parents to move from guilt to pride, ultimately arguing that the child isn't the one who needs to change-the parent's ability to see them does.

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