Tears of Laughter - Tears of Pain
               by Kathie Harrington

Autism
Does not have to be awful.
It can be a journey.
A caravan of faith.
Love, committment, growth and
Tears of laughter, tears of pain.

Autism
Does not have to be the thunder
It can be the rainbow.
It can brighten your world
With rays of knowledge and
Tears of laughter, tears of pain.

Autism
Is awsome.
It can demolish or it can construct.
It can be taught and it can teach.
In a mother's life
It will often rain
Tears of laughter, tears of pain.

c LinguiSystems 1998

This can be found in For Parents and Professionals:Autism, a new book from
LinguiSystems.  Here is a blurb.  If you'd like a free flyer just send me your
fax number or snail mail address.  I ll get it right out to you.  (The book is
presently being considered by the producers of OPRAH.)


NEW and UNIQUE book on autism

        For Parents and Professionals: Autism is packed full of  22 original, non-
fiction short stories and 108 activities (divided into three levels) on
behavior, language, sensory stimulation and social growth. An added feature is
On the Way to the Sky - A Sibling s View of Autism,  by Katie Harrington.  It
will touch you like no other.
        This book was authored by Kathie Harrington, mother of a 27 year old son with
autism.  Today, Doug works full time at the Mirage on the Las Vegas Strip.  He
attended UNLV for 2 years after graduating from high school 72nd in a class of
476.  Kathie is a speech pathologist and mentor teacher for autism in one of
the largest school districts in the U.S.  Her intent in writing this book is
two fold; to inform and to inspire her audience.  For Parents and
Professionals: Autism is as much inspirational as informational.  It promises
to be unlike anything you ve ever read from the world of autism.
        For Parents and Professionals: Autism can be purchased through LinguiSystems,
E. Moline, IL  ph: 1-800-776-4332  fax: 1-800-577-4555
E-Mail:Linguisys@aol.com