Parents aren't given a manual, and often they are blindsided by their children's special needs. So, imagine being faced with multiple behaviors you didn't even know had a name. Double that if both your children exhibit behaviors that are isolating, frightening and unpredictable. Writing in an informal, heart-to-heart style, first-time author and two-time parent Judy Blake will make you feel like you are warming a couch together, as you hear her very detailed accounts of discovering the many layers of autism manifested by her precious sons, now ages 19 and 16. Always searching for answers, Blake will provide readers with assurances, hope and laughter along the way. An experiential manual for living with special needs children!
Vicki Samuels Levy
Co-owner, President of Jewish Herald-Voice
"Judy's World" captured my heart as I laughed and cried along with Blake. She brings the reader into her world on an intimate level by sharing her experiences, struggles , hopes and fears. in an easy to read style. This book will open your eyes to the reality of autism and offers comfort to those who have family members with special needs. I look forward to reading more of Blake's works.
Rabbi Dovid Goldstein
Director of The Friendship Circle of Houston
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Do you ever wish we lived in a world that was more compassionate? Wouldn’t life be so much easier if people judged less and tried to understand more? Have you ever been out in public and your child is acting up? You know why they are having difficulties but others around you believe otherwise. What if you’re the one who is watching a child who appears out of control? Do you sometimes think the child is spoiled or parent is irresponsible? People automatically assume that they know what is going on and that if they were in that situation, they would fix the problem in no time.
I believe we all know someone who has special needs. But we have an easier time understanding those with special needs that we can see. What about the people with special needs that you cannot see? We may not know exactly what needs the person may have but we suspect that something if different. The person appears to look fine but acting very strange. Special needs people are everywhere and while they’ve always existed, we know so much more now than we did years ago. Almost every person I come into contact with usually has a friend or family member who knows of someone with special needs that are not obvious to the human eye. It could be a 5 year child or a 43 year old adult. The disability could be autism, anxiety, dyslexia, impulsiveness or another mental challenge they’re coping with.
Raising awareness of and compassion for those with special needs that we cannot see is her passion in life. Through her book, Judy’s World, and presentations, you can join Judy on her journey raising two boys, who are now 19 and 16 years old.
She wants to be a resource for parents, teachers, and the community on how to work with people with special needs. She wants parents to encourage their children to be all they can be. Everyone’s life has meaning and purpose, and people with special needs are no different. Parents must obtain help for the children as soon as they receive a diagnosis because early intervention is critical. Teachers must work with parents to detect any problems and this collaborative effort only benefits the child. As a community, the special needs population is growing and affects all of us in our daily lives. Awareness is the first step toward strengthening the community as a whole.
Welcome to Judy’s World! By purchasing her book or booking her as a speaker, her insight and compassion will open your eyes and educate you about a world you should know. |