Autism Awareness Month: My Dad's Legacy
- marthaengber
- 4 days ago
- 1 min read
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 also instilled in me a strong sense of learning and belief in women’s empowerment, both of which proved foundational in my life.
Though he’s deceased, I still think about — and thank — him often for rearing three girls with a “take no prisoners” attitude in a this male-dominated world.
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SCATTERED LIGHT, a novel, sequel to WINTER LIGHT
THE FALCON, THE WOLF AND THE HUMMINGBIRD a historical novel
BLISS ROAD, a memoir
WINTER LIGHT, a novel, in paperback and audiobook
THE WIND THIEF, a novel
GROWING GREAT CHARACTERS, a resource for writers
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