Becoming Mrs. Rogers

Book excerpt: Becoming Mrs. Rogers is the true and heart-felt story of one couple's journey into acceptance following a devastating genetic diagnosis for both of their sons. Their story, its highs and lows entwined with its wisdom and compassion, has become a beacon of hope for thousands of families struggling with fragile X and other autism spectrum disorders.Fragile X is a common and inherited cause of learning difficulties, affecting a child's entire world, including social and behavioral problems as well as cognition and speech. Cindi Rogers not only tells her story, but also gives advice for new parents, sharing fact, such as: • the impact of Fragile X on the family• therapeutic methods for a Fragile X child• specific methods used in teaching individuals with Fragile X• the behavioral and physical characteristics of Fragile XRogers and her husband, Chris, share the perspectives and tools they embraced in order to help their boys be as happy and independent as they can possibly be. It is a story of challenges, tears, joy and hope.