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BLISS ROAD Turns 3!
Buy NOW! Three years ago today started my launch week for BLISS ROAD, my memoir about being the daughter of an undiagnosed autistic dad. Since then the book continues to sell well, primarily because of people like you who recommend it to neurodiverse families — those with special needs and those without — who need some help in understanding the challenges they face. Thank you! ___ For updates about Martha’s forthcoming books, news and giveaways, subscribe to her website: Mart

marthaengber
Jun 11 min read


A Mother's Day Story for You
The Hidden Gem Philosophy Martha and her mom circa 2010 I was maybe 8 or 9 and my next door neighbor friend, Liz, invited me to her birthday sleepover. Our houses were separated by our driveway, a line of hedge, and her family’s driveway. Mere steps, yet emotionally, the prospect felt like being sent to Siberia. I’d be away from where I felt most comfortable. What if I had a bad dream? What if I threw up from eating too much junk food? Worse, what if the girls stayed up all

marthaengber
May 103 min read


BLISS ROAD Turns 3!
Buy NOW! Happy book birthday to BLISS ROAD! Though very painful at the time, I’m so glad I worked through the difficulties — and beautiful moments — of living in a neurodiverse family with an undiagnosed autistic dad. And I am so much happier. And my family relationships are so much stronger. So if you suspect you lived in a neurodiverse family, read the book and then contact me. I love hearing from readers! ___ For updates about Martha’s forthcoming books, news and giveaways

marthaengber
May 61 min read


Autism Awareness Month: My Dad's Legacy
Buy NOW! April is Autism Awareness Month, so on my author page I’ll be posting about BLISS ROAD and my experience of growing up the daughter of an undiagnosed autistic dad. I wanted to post generally, though, to continue promoting the idea that all members of a neurodiverse family are affected by the neurodiversity. While some of the challenges are rough and cause trouble, there are also amazing outcomes. While my dad’s undiagnosed condition definitely caused challenges, he a

marthaengber
Apr 61 min read


Facebook Group for Adult Children of Autistic Parents
Buy BLISS ROAD now! When writing BLISS ROAD , my memoir about being the daughter of an undiagnosed autistic dad, I found almost no resources to help me understand and heal from the emotional distance that can occur between neurotypical kids and their neurodiverse parents. Then I found the Adult Children of Autistic Parents Facebook page. Run by a caring, sensitive moderator, there are now over 500 members from around the world. If you know of anyone who might be struggling

marthaengber
Jan 121 min read


Giving away 3 ebooks!
buy NOW! Here’s hoping you can spread the love that little bit more and help me crest that magical 100 reviews on Amazon (104 ratings on...

marthaengber
Sep 29, 20251 min read


Letter From Reader of BLISS ROAD
Buy NOW! Almost every week I get a letter like the one above from someone who’s read BLISS ROAD , , my memoir about being the daughter...

marthaengber
Aug 11, 20251 min read


Autistic Pride Day
When I was a kid, there was no Pride Month, much less a day dedicated to gay members of the autistic community. Autism itself was not...

marthaengber
Jun 18, 20251 min read


BLISS ROAD Turns 2!
Buy NOW! 100 Goodreads ratings/90 Amazon reviews “A crucial and compassionate story!” “One of the most honest books I’ve ever read!”...

marthaengber
Jun 9, 20251 min read


The MMR Vaccine and Autism
During the process of writing BLISS ROAD , a memoir about my undiagnosed autistic dad, I went on a mountain biking trip about two hours...

marthaengber
Apr 6, 20254 min read


Book Review: "Disconnected"
By Eleanor Vincent Reading Eleanor Vincent’s just-released memoir DISCONNECTED: PORTRAIT OF A NEURODIVERSE MARRIAGE , about navigating...

marthaengber
Nov 9, 20242 min read


Happy Birthday, Happy Family
Happy birthday to my oldest sister, Dee (middle)! I say “oldest,” but there’s only 3 years difference between us, with my sister, Sue...

marthaengber
Oct 7, 20241 min read


Stanford Neurodiversity Summit 2024
Register NOW! This is exactly what my BLISS ROAD neurodiverse family needed back in the 1970s! Stanford University Neurodiversity...

marthaengber
Aug 28, 20241 min read


Childhood Trauma: Reduce the Impact
Buy NOW! A recent article in The Independent ran a headline that says it all: Study finds trauma in childhood increases risk of health...

marthaengber
Aug 26, 20241 min read


What Books Touch You?
Buy NOW! A year has passed since BLISS ROAD was published. In that time, I've talked with dozens of readers who've found the book...

marthaengber
Jun 10, 20241 min read


Perspectives on Neurodiversity Podcast Interview
LISTEN NOW! What a better way to celebrate the first book birthday of BLISS ROAD by announcing that my interview on the Perspectives on...

marthaengber
Jun 3, 20241 min read


Reminder: April 30 Book Talk and Discussion With Neurodiversity Experts
Do you have a neurodiverse family that has one or more members with a learning disability, mental illness, developmental issue or...

marthaengber
Apr 29, 20242 min read


Workbook for Kids of Autistic Parents
Sometimes when people see the description about my memoir, BLISS ROAD, about being the daughter of an undiagnosed autistic dad, they...

marthaengber
Apr 8, 20242 min read


BLISS ROAD Book Discussion With Neurodiversity Experts
Do you live in the San Jose, CA, area or know someone who does? Please come or pass on the info! ___ When I run FB ads, readers can...

marthaengber
Mar 17, 20242 min read


Share This Post and Help a Neurodiverse Family
Buy BLISS ROAD NOW! I I had a wonderful online meetup recently with those who read BLISS ROAD, my memoir about being the daughter of an...

marthaengber
Mar 11, 20241 min read
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