Just This Side of Normal

Winner of the Outstanding Parent Achievement Award from the Autism Society of America, Elizabeth King Gerlach is the mother of two boys, one of whom has autism. She and her family reside in Oregon.

• IntroductionChapter One – Nicky at 18 months through 4 yearsChapter Two – Nicky at 4 ½ through 6 yearsChapter Three – Nicky at 6 yearsChapter Four – Nicky at 7 yearsChapter Five – Nicky at 7 ½ through 8 yearsChapter Six – Nicky at 9 yearsChapter Seven – Nicky at 9 through 10 yearsChapter Eight – Nicky at 10 yearsChapter Nine – Nicky at 11 through 12 years

Elizabeth King Gerlach’s book tells it like it is. Her story has it all—happy, sad, serious, funny—and all at the same time. It’s must reading for parents and important reading for professionals."—Stephen Edelson, PhD, Director of The Center for the Study of Autism"I read, loved it, and wept all the way. Here you have a heart-wrenching account of autism and how a parent can lead her child through that dark tunnel and into a much sunnier world. It may still be spotted with clouds and thunderstorms, but it shows what can be done."—Marguerite Kelly, Author of The Mother’s Almanac and syndicated columnist