Raising Joshua: My Story about Raising My Son with High-Functioning Autism

Being a mother is a difficult job. A mother of a child with high-functioning autism faces even more challenges. Often these unique circumstances leave moms feeling frustrated and alone. Raising Joshua is a story about the journey of a mother raising her son with high-functioning autism. Raising Joshua takes you through the first ten years of Joshua's life. It shares the process of receiving a diagnosis, discusses the characteristics of high-functioning autism, describes the distinctive challenges that these children face, and celebrates the many successes. Raising Joshua is not a book of answers; it is a story of hope. It is a story that raises awareness of a disability that many people misunderstand. It is a story of finding joy in the midst of discouragement. It is a story to encourage moms during a time when they may feel completely depleted and alone. It is a story of a mother's love for her son.