KJ's Autism . . .

About the Book

My book is written from the heart. Shortly after KJ was diagnosed, I read a book about two brothers, one with autism. The book, of which I do not remember the name, was written from the viewpoint of the typical brother and how his brother with autism inspired him and taught him many things in life. This book is written to inspire you, to show you the ups and downs of autism, and to let you know that I believe you can overcome the challenges of raising a child with autism. What helped me? To talk about the challenges and the successes, to offer ideas to help other families. I have always been open about KJ's autism, especially in public. I will use sign language in public because this is a form of communication for KJ. Seeing sign language can also help people realize that there is a special situation that I am handling in public. Questions, comments, concerns? I welcome you to e-mail me at dtlenny0196@aol.com. I am also on Facebook. Enjoy reading about our autism journey and learning about some of the tools that have helped us through our journey.

About the Author

Lenore Wossidlo lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with her husband, Paul; her sons, Karl Joseph (KJ) and Paul Joseph (PJ); and her cats. Her wanting to share her positive attitude about autism is the inspiration for this book. She has been an advocate for autism for many years, going to the Harrisburg to march on the steps of the capitol building when Pennsylvania wanted to make changes to the medical assistance for special needs. She has walked in many walk-a-thons for autism and has spoken to many police departments and associations about autism and emergency responders. She is open about her son’s autism, helping to promote awareness about the characteristics and offering suggestions to use in different situations to produce a positive outcome. Lenore believes there are many reasons why she and Paul have a son with autism. Her inspiration for writing comes from her late grandfather, Dr. Joseph H. Greenberg. Her determination and persistence in life comes from her late mother, Sylvia G. Sadwick.