Lolo, autism and me: Our path from chaos to light

"Your son has autism" are words that no parent is prepared to hear. It is the beginning of a life that derails from the script. Anguish, sadness, guilt, confusion and even denial are the first reactions to the news. But what if there was another way? What if autism came into your life to make it better, to help you grow in ways you can't even imagine? In this story Melanie tells us, with her heart in her hands, the great transformation she experienced and how autism went through from being her worst enemy to her teacher and her guide. A path that begins in a black hole that absorbed her life, to transform it into pure and expansive light. Sometimes heartbreaking, other times unbelievable, and many times sobering, this story will take you from tears to laughter. Melanie also goes into detail about the treatments that she has tried, not to endorse any one in particular, but to open your eyes to the world of possibilities and hope that exists out there. Melanie takes her message to whoever wants to hear it or may need it. Yes, autism is real in your life, but by embracing it you will be able to move forward and grow in ways you can't even imagine. She is an appreciated autism advocate, having spoken to both national and international audiences. She is also a reference for the hundreds of parents who have called her for advice over the years, but her most valuable title is being Lolo's mom. Her experience as the mother of a child with autism and the way she chooses to embrace this truth in her heart is the source of inspiration that fills the pages of this book.