Aiden's Waltz

About the Book

In this sublimely reflective tale of Aiden Walsh, the new kid with autism at school, the reader is taken to his poignant yet fulfilling sojourn to acceptance and finding strength within himself. From peering through a frosted window while watching boys and girls playing soccer, Aiden rises from the shackles of autism as he dances across the ballroom floor with the grace and elegance of a swan. Aiden´s Waltz provides a subtle and visually appealing way of dealing with a disability to anyone who seeks to understand the emotional side of developmental disorders. In the end, Marin shares with the reader that children with disabilities are like every other child who needs love, care and respect. Aiden´s Waltz was awarded a 5 star rating by Readers Favorite Book Reviews.

About the Author

I graduated from New York University in 1995 with a degree in Occupational Therapy. As an Occupational Therapist, I gained recognition for the innovative use of the Nintendo Wii with the elderly in a rehab setting. I held a position in the Metropolitan Occupational Therapy Education Council and was a member of the Dominican College Professional Advisory Council. I presented on the benefits of a multi-sensory approach for the treatment of elderly patients with Dementia. As a stay-at-home mom, I am an active member of Immaculate Conception Church in Norwood, NJ where I am a catechist and Eucharistic minister. Raised in Orangeburg, NY by Italian immigrants, the importance of family, friendship and respect was emphasized. Now living in New Jersey with her 5 children - Christopher, Jonathan, Lauren, Sienna and Ryan, she finds her inspiration to write in them. Through my children, I have observed life in action and have learned many valuable life lessons which I am honored to share with you.