The Focus is Different

He is Not His Autism

by Edda Altidor

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Pub Date 21 Apr 2023 | Archive Date 8 Apr 2023

Palmetto Publishing

Multicultural Interest | OwnVoices | Parenting, Families, Relationships

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Description

When you tell a person that you have a child who is autistic, the way they look at you changes. The way they look at your child changes. They see his difference. They see the difﬁculty. I see my son.

About the Author:
My name is Edda Altidor. I was born and raised in Haiti. I moved to Miami at the age of 21 and throughout the years I've overcome a lot of obstacles, but my great blessing was when I gave birth to my boys. They have taught me a lot throughout this life but most of all my younger had taught me patience. In this book you'll see how myself and my family overcame raising a child with autism.

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Abigail L, Librarian

A powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Edda Altidor's memoir is a moving account of the joys and struggles of raising a child with autism. Her story is a reminder that love and acceptance can conquer even the toughest of challenges. This book is a must-read for anyone looking for inspiration and hope in the face of adversity.

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Sue E, Reviewer

Love knows no limits: A mother's journey of raising a child with autism.

n "The Focus is Different," Edda Altidor shares her personal story of raising a child with autism. She sheds light on the challenges and joys of parenting a child who is different and how society's perceptions of autism can affect both the child and the family. With raw honesty and vulnerability, Altidor takes the reader on a journey of love, hope, and resilience.

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