Product Description
by Fern Jackson-Brown (Author)
This is a compelling story of mother's journey of raising a son with autism and how she refused to accept the limitations that were explained to her from his diagnosis. This inspiring story will show if all supports are positioned in the correct place, miracles happen right in front of your face. Embark on this journey of a mother's experiences from hopelessness to empowerment in the world of autism.
Author Biography
Fern Jackson-Brown was born, raised, and educated in the Baltimore, Maryland. She earned and received her Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree in Special Education from Coppin State University as well as obtained certification to educate in all documented disabilities from infant to adult. Her son's diagnosis of autism acted as a catalyst to educate herself in the special education field of studies. She has taught in the Baltimore City School System as a Special Educator for over two decades. She is a devoted wife, mother, daughter, educator, and author. Her ultimate goal as a special educator has always been to educate and assist those disabled and non-disabled to obtain his or her highest potential of achievement and success.Fern Jackson-Brown was born, raised, and educated in the Baltimore, Maryland. She earned and received her Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree in Special Education from Coppin State University as well as obtained certification to educate in all documented disabilities from infant to adult. Her son's diagnosis of autism acted as a catalyst to educate herself in the special education field of studies. She has taught in the Baltimore City School System as a Special Educator for over two decades. She is a devoted wife, mother, daughter, educator, and author. Her ultimate goal as a special educator has always been to educate and assist those disabled and non-disabled to obtain his or her highest potential of achievement and success.
It has been a foreseen goal that this book would be written to share the story of experiences, goals, and triumphs of raising a son with autism. "Ausometism- Why Not my Son" is a story intended to inspire, educate, and encourage parents who are raising a child with autism as well as for parents who have children with other disabilities that require an extreme concentrated focus. This story is also written to show how pertinent it is for the village to surround all children whether disabled or non-disabled to achieve the highest potential of a happy and productive life. Her goal is to elevate those with disabilities and challenges and the family structure that surrounds them to persevere and strive to achieve the highest potential level.
