{"product_id":"so-your-child-was-just-rob-gorski-9798317901042","title":"So Your Child Was Just Diagnosed with Autism: Real Talk, Support, and Next Steps from a Dad Who's Been There","description":"\u003cb\u003eIf your child has just been diagnosed with autism, this is your compassionate first-step guide--from someone who's lived it. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen your child is diagnosed with autism, everything changes in the flash of a moment. You're overwhelmed with emotion--grief, guilt, fear, confusion--and expected to make big decisions before you've even had time to breathe. Everyone seems to have an opinion, but simple emotional support is harder to find. That's where this book comes in. Written by longtime blogger, podcaster, and autism advocate Rob Gorski, \u003ci\u003eSo Your Child Was Just Diagnosed with Autism\u003c\/i\u003e offers you the space, compassion, and tools you need to process the chaos, reclaim your footing, and start taking meaningful steps forward on your parenting journey. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith a focus on emotional validation and real-world guidance, this deeply personal and affirming book walks parents through the shock, sadness, confusion, and hope that accompany an autism diagnosis. Drawing from his experience raising three autistic children, Rob offers readers hard-won insights on how to reframe expectations, celebrate small wins, set boundaries, build support systems, and avoid burnout--all while staying grounded in love and presence. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is not a treatment guide. It's a survival guide--one that helps you breathe, process, and move forward with confidence, no matter what comes next. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInside, you'll find: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSupport \u003c\/b\u003efor processing big feelings like fear, guilt, grief, and overwhelm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStrategies\u003c\/b\u003e for finding hope, shifting expectations, and redefining success\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePractical tips\u003c\/b\u003e for self-care, setting boundaries, and building your \"village\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTools for navigating\u003c\/b\u003e the bad days--5 minutes at a time if you have to\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompassionate insights\u003c\/b\u003e on advocacy, acceptance, and the autism spectrum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen you're reeling and wondering what to do next, this book will help you feel less alone--and more empowered to take the next right step.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rob Gorski\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798317901042\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Fair Winds Press (MA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/29\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.01lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d","brand":"Rob Gorski","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48743153729791,"sku":"9798317901042","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/so-your-child-was-just-rob-gorski-9798317901042","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}