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We're thrilled to announce that this Amazon bestseller is also a Human Relations winner and a B.R.A.G. Medallion winner!After suddenly receiving custody of his five year old son, Ben must learn how to be a dad. The fact that he'd even fathered a child was news to him. Not only does this mean restructuring his sixty-hour workweek and becoming responsible for another human being, but also Kyle has autism. Enter the school system and a shaky beginning. Under the guidance of a gifted teacher, Ben and Kyle take tentative steps to becoming father and son.Teacher Melanie Nicols sees Ben as a deadbeat dad, but grudgingly comes to admire how he hangs in, determined to learn for his son's sake. Her admiration grows to more as father and son come to rely on Melanie being a part of their lives.When parents receive the news that their child has autism, they spend countless hours researching the subject, usually at night, after an exhausting day. Teachers, when they hear that they'll have a student with an autism spectrum disorder, also try to learn as much as they can. This novel was written for such parents and teachers - an entertaining read that offers information on autism and strategies that work.About the AuthorDr. Sharon A. Mitchell has worked in schools as a teacher, counselor and consultant for thirty years. Her Master's and Doctorate degrees focused on autism. She has delivered workshops and seminars to thousands participants including at national conferences. She's author of the five book School Daze series, each novel portraying a different child or young adult who is autistic.Visit her at http: //www.drsharonmitchell.org.What Are Reviewers Saying?"A gem of a book" " A true delight - Highly, highly recommendedJust couldn't put it down""Highly informative and extremely helpful - Couldn't take my eyes off it"I loved this book from beginning to end - Just plain awesomeI could feel the author's passion - What a great way to learn about autism"Entertains, entrances & educates: 3 for the Price of One!""This wonderful book is about a Dad, Ben, meeting his autistic son Kyle for the very first time, when Mom dumps him suddenly on his doorstep, saying she can no longer take care of him. Through the eyes of Ben, we get a glimpse of both the challenges and joys of being a parent of a child who sees the world in different ways.""Unlike some stories that speak of autistic children, this one brings a wealth of hope and information! As we look over Ben's shoulder, we see a glimpse of the learning tools currently being used in the classroom today, and we get glimpses of things that could be helpful in the day to day life of an autistic child.""I appreciated this story on several levels. First I enjoyed the story of Ben discovering what it means to be a parent, especially a single parent. Second, I enjoyed watching Kyle find his own means of success in this new and upside down world. ""I enjoyed the glimpse into classroom life and options available today. Finally I enjoyed the quiet romance between Mel and Ben."

A product of the foster care system, Sara Butler spends her early thirties hiding from her past while striving for a normal life with her small group of quirky friends in Arizona. Seeking treatment for an invisible rash and abnormal dreams, her therapist helps her unlock a heinous past that she is unsure she wants to open. To patch her life back together, she realizes she must travel across country to Maine to confront that past in order to plan for a future.

Jacob and Noah Garrett are brothers harboring a lifelong resentment towards each other while dealing with their own compulsive obsessions. One is a liberal gay man who forsakes his family and moves to New York City from Tennessee where he travels deep into a labyrinth of sex and drugs while fighting the fear over his homosexuality. The other is a southern conservative who is left at home holding the proverbial family bag. The story follows their loosely intertwined lives through the wild times of the late seventies and the restraint of the Reagan years in which one brother ends up becoming a minister and preaching his doctrine while the other believes there are some things people are born with and not meant to change. Well with My Soul is told through the perspective of both brothers and shows how misguided choices can drastically affect those around you for years to come; and family may be all that one has when looking for peace to stifle the embers that smolder beneath the surface.

Once thought rare, now every teacher will have an autistic child in their classroom. Maybe not last year, but this coming year....Our rooms are full of diverse learners. Sadly, most university programs don't prepare teachers for this reality. With all those bright little faces gazing at you, the needs can seem overwhelming. How can you be everything to each one?This book is for you. It will calm those panicky worries. You can do this.By learning about autism and the characteristics that affect being in a classroom, you can tailor strategies that will help that learner, and the other kids who are in your care. You cannot turn your room upside down for one kid, but you can use strategies that are doable and will help many of the learners.Dr. Sharon Mitchell gets it. She's been a teacher, counselor, school psychologist, district and autism consultant for decades. She teaches university classes and has presented to thousands at conferences and workshops on ways to successfully include kids who learn differently.

She gave up everything that mattered. He lost all he'd ever believed in.A lot changed for Emma, going from the spoiled princess of doting parents and a promising career, to caregiver for her mother physically, emotionally, and financially.Gabe's life was one of responsibility, the solitary child of a single mom. On her death he learned of the brother he never knew existed. Was it worth packing up and going in search of the only family he had left?Leaving the warmth of Texas behind, he drove north and east into cold like he'd never experienced. Blizzards, then plowing into a snowbank.Hard on his man card to be rescued by a woman - a gorgeous young woman unimpressed with his ability to look after himself, and willing to share her views about him with the locals.So much for keeping a low profile and checking out the situation before deciding whether to announce his presence to an unknown brother.At every turn, there was Emma. An unlikely pair, an impossible pair. And yet…Read this clean and wholesome romance from The Farmers of Goodrich County series.

She gave up everything that mattered. He lost all he'd ever believed in.A lot changed for Emma, going from the spoiled princess of doting parents and a promising career, to caregiver for her mother physically, emotionally, and financially.Gabe's life was one of responsibility, the solitary child of a single mom. On her death he learned of the brother he never knew existed. Was it worth packing up and going in search of the only family he had left?Leaving the warmth of Texas behind, he drove north and east into weather like he'd never experienced. Blizzards, then plowing into a snowbank.Hard on his man card to be rescued by a woman - a gorgeous young woman unimpressed with his ability to look after himself. Plus, Emma was too willing to share her views about him with the locals.So much for keeping a low profile and checking out the situation before deciding whether to announce his presence to an unknown brother.At every turn, there was Emma. An unlikely pair, an impossible pair. And yet…Read this clean and wholesome romance from The Farmers of Goodrich County series.

It's Christmas. What were they supposed to do? Beth is the school counselor, devoted to the well-being of her students.Blair had good reason to distrust therapists. Just leave him alone to manage his farm.They rubbed each other the wrong way. But now, the students need them, and for the good of the community, they must work together.This is so not going well.Read this enemies-to-lovers clean and wholesome Christmas romance, part of The Farmers of Goodrich County series.

Autism and college. A perfect match or a perfect storm?An autistic young man emerges from his parents' basement to move away to college.This is a coming of age story with a twist. Jeff faces challenges unlike those of typical students. His loving home was a safe haven after years of bullying at school. His basement refuge provided protection from a world that seemed harsh and confusing. Was he prepared to take on that same world now?If you like relatable characters, real-life situations, and overcoming adversity, then you will love Dr. Mitchell's sixth book in the Autism School Daze series. Read Autism Goes to College.

Lily loves Jonas but implicit trust is another matter. After all they've been through, she still can't believe he'll stay no matter how deep, how dark her secrets. With her ex, Declan, up to his worst, Lily's embarrassed and ashamed...but she's underestimated Jonas. With the same ruthlessness he uses to dispatch his business rivals, he vows to annihilate Declan. Jonas is determined to personally oversee her recovery and she lets him. Every caress, every lingering honey-sweet kiss they share says he loves her--even the way he possesses her body in the sultry heat of the night...but will Jonas commit? Will he ever be able to say those three little words she craves to hear from him?

Now the lies have taken on a life of their own.Lily refuses to see Jonas, the only man she's ever loved--protecting him the best she can, but martyrdom is a heavy cross to bear. She's so wounded, she's loses her instinct for self-preservation. Jonas won't stay away. He invades her dreams with his hard body and soft caresses, then her life--using her body against her. Her pain is no match for the memories of their steamy past and the protective tenderness Jonas now wraps around her.Lily realizes she and Jonas might have more in common than their sultry sexual companionship...they both want family--the sweet intimacy of belonging. Will they find it together?

There's not much that can surprise or scare Lily Salomé.So when her boss gives her a challenging proposal, she jumps at the opportunity to do the impossible: persuade one sexy and brooding business mogul to sign with their publishing company.Easier said than done…Jonas Crane doesn't return phone calls. Forget about securing a meeting. He's just not interested. But when their paths collide, Jonas doesn't seem quite as resistant.As the two begin a blossoming companionship, obstacles arise, challenging everything they've worked for. Is the smart, mouthwatering billionaire just too out of Lily's league?

In order to win his heart, she'll have to play the game... All over Broadway, my name is up in lights. From New York to London, the words 'Gemma Sinclair' are synonymous with up-and-coming fame, and a super-fast rise to success. Yeah, well, super isn't how I feel… Between my deadbeat addict of an ex-boyfriend and the stress of my parents relying on me back home-sometimes I feel like the ground beneath my feet is slipping away. Until I crossed paths with Knox Callahan, the hot and sexy as hell veteran player for the New York Football Club-and a total player when it comes to women. A year after our disastrous first date, I'm still in no position to have anything to do with a guy like him. But then right at my lowest, here he comes, riding back into my life and offering me something I've been desperately longing for-support. And truth. And, well, the truth is-now I can't for the life of me remember why I didn't want to be a part of his team...

If I'm allowed to break free, I just might fall My whole life I've been driven by my mother to be one of the greatest ballerinas that the New York City Ballet has ever seen. She kept me in a glass viewing case, not meant to be handled or touched. But once I remove my pointe shoes, I yearn for independence, escape, and the freedom just to be me...and to have him, Tyler Wilson. Tyler may be the star striker for New York FC and a serial womanizer, but underneath his frivolous bravado, I see the real Tyler - the kind, protective man I've known since childhood. Though he still sees me as a fragile, an untouchable princess. Now we're kind of working together, I feel the crack of electric, sexual tension in the air with each glance shared and I have my chance. I will show Tyler I'm not just a ballerina in a box, and together, we will defy everyone and break the rules. But we can never, ever be caught.

An encouraging tale about a squirrel who loves theater written by the award-winning author of Chicken Boy: The Amazing Adventures of a Super Hero with Autism.

"I have a superhero inside my head. I call him Chicken Boy" proclaims our hero. What others may see as odd "quirks", a child living with autism explains as all a part of his being a superhero. Told in the first person perspective, Chicken Boy offers a small glimpse into the mind of one child who wants others to understand they shouldn't fear someone simply because that person is a little different.