Two Souls, Tandem Journeys
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Two Souls, Tandem Journeys

Our Adventures with Love, Deafness and Autism

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Two Souls, Tandem Journeys

Our Adventures with Love, Deafness and Autism

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For anyone touched by the complexities of mental or physical disabilities, know this: you walk a path shared by many.

Marrying young, the author welcomed a precious baby boy into her world. But as the months unfurled, a mother's intuition whispered that something was amiss.

Journey alongside this resilient mother and her son as they navigate:

  • The twists of misdiagnoses, culminating in the dual challenges of autism and deafness;
  • Tense stand-offs with a school system too quick to prescribe life-long medications;
  • Contentions with county officials reluctant to provide essential services;
  • Heart-wrenching episodes leading to his stay in a state mental hospital, and the beacon of hope from a non-profit that restored his well-being;
  • Advocacy battles against bureaucratic walls, tirelessly fighting for proper care for the multiply-disabled deaf;
  • A transformative spell of acceptance and growth in the commune of Rajneeshpuram, and much more...

Embark on this deeply emotional odyssey, witnessing their struggles, their joys, and the profound lessons they learn along the way. Discover the unparalleled patience and gratitude that can bloom from a parent's unconditional love. By the journey's end, you'll be reminded of the boundless power of courage, determination, and the belief that happiness is attainable, even against overwhelming odds.

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Table of contents

  1. Two Souls, Tandem Journeys
  2. About the Author
  3. Dedication
  4. Copyright Information Ā©
  5. Acknowledgment
  6. Introduction
  7. Texas
  8. On to England
  9. The Gift of Motherhood
  10. Mattā€™s Highest Spirit: The First Years
  11. Doctors, Doctors, Doctors
  12. Oregon
  13. On Our Own
  14. Loving and Being Loved
  15. The Prolixin Affair
  16. Obsessions
  17. Trying
  18. Push, Pull
  19. Loveā€™s Answer
  20. Renewal
  21. Blending Lives
  22. Integrating Matt
  23. The New Residential Treatment Program
  24. Elizabeth the Gatekeeper
  25. The Rajneeshpuram Experiment: The Beginning
  26. The Rajneeshpuram Experiment: Utopia Found and Lost
  27. A Dream Trip and Our Worst Nightmare
  28. The Long Nightmare and Its End
  29. Troubles Come in Threes
  30. Homes of Our Own?
  31. Settled at Last
  32. Epilogue
  33. About Autism