Swinging From The Chandelier
Sandy Hartranft
The day I found Ben swinging from the chandelier, I knew two things - being his mom was going to be a wild ride, and if I ever decided to write a book about it, I had my title. This book started as a way to cope, a reminder to breathe as I raised three boys, including Ben, who was diagnosed with autism at age 2. It tells our story - from experiencing the complex emotions of fear and guilt at hearing the diagnosis, to fighting tooth-and-nail with the school district to get Ben the services he needed. Our journey isn't over yet, but my once-nonverbal, illiterate son is now a public speaker. And this is the story of how - against all odds - he learned to read and write, learned to drive, and eventually got a job. It's the story of how he was voted homecoming king by his high school of 3,000, and how he continued to exceed all our expectations for him.
I have been working on this book for over 10 years. When I first started, it was a way for me to document events, feelings, successes, and missteps while raising our son, Ben, who was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at age two. Over time, I realized that the stories of other parents helped me on my own journey, so I hoped my book might do the same for someone else.
Duration - 4h 40m.
Author - Sandy Hartranft.
Narrator - Sandy Hartranft.
Published Date - Thursday, 12 January 2023.
Location:
United States
Description:
The day I found Ben swinging from the chandelier, I knew two things - being his mom was going to be a wild ride, and if I ever decided to write a book about it, I had my title. This book started as a way to cope, a reminder to breathe as I raised three boys, including Ben, who was diagnosed with autism at age 2. It tells our story - from experiencing the complex emotions of fear and guilt at hearing the diagnosis, to fighting tooth-and-nail with the school district to get Ben the services he needed. Our journey isn't over yet, but my once-nonverbal, illiterate son is now a public speaker. And this is the story of how - against all odds - he learned to read and write, learned to drive, and eventually got a job. It's the story of how he was voted homecoming king by his high school of 3,000, and how he continued to exceed all our expectations for him. I have been working on this book for over 10 years. When I first started, it was a way for me to document events, feelings, successes, and missteps while raising our son, Ben, who was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at age two. Over time, I realized that the stories of other parents helped me on my own journey, so I hoped my book might do the same for someone else. Duration - 4h 40m. Author - Sandy Hartranft. Narrator - Sandy Hartranft. Published Date - Thursday, 12 January 2023.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:31
Chapter 1: I wonder if we need another book on autism?
Duration:00:05:20
Chapter 2: I wonder if we should have another baby?
Duration:00:08:11
Chapter 3: I wonder if these milestones are in normal limits?
Duration:00:02:35
Chapter 4: I wonder if Ben has a hearing problem?
Duration:00:02:44
Chapter 5: I wonder if there is something wrong with Ben?
Duration:00:05:12
Chapter 6: I wonder if this hospital provides child speech therapy?
Duration:00:01:53
Chapter 7: I wonder if Ben has autism?
Duration:00:09:25
Chapter 8: I wonder if we will ever get an appointment at CHOP?
Duration:00:02:18
Chapter 9: if we will ever find a speech therapist?
Duration:00:15:47
Chapter 10: if I can put him on a bus at 3?
Duration:00:03:09
Chapter 11: I wonder if our families will accept Ben?
Duration:00:04:02
Chapter 12: I wonder if this is the worst thing we will deal with?
Duration:00:07:04
Chapter 13: I wonder if Dan has a learning disability?
Duration:00:08:46
Chapter 14: I wonder if this will affect Ben’s brothers?
Duration:00:08:52
Chapter 15: I wonder if we will be able to keep Ben safe?
Duration:00:13:47
Chapter 16: I wonder if we are choosing the right school programs?
Duration:00:06:12
Chapter 17: I wonder if Ben will ever understand our faith?
Duration:00:11:52
Chapter 18: I wonder if we can travel with Ben?
Duration:00:13:35
Chapter 19: I wonder if we have seen all the coasters in the USA?
Duration:00:08:05
Chapter 20: I wonder if Ben will ever learn to read?
Duration:00:26:19
Chapter 21: I wonder if adolescence will be a challenge?
Duration:00:03:57
Chapter 22: I wonder if Ben will make friends?
Duration:00:03:46
Chapter 23: I wonder if Ben will ever hold a job?
Duration:00:10:56
Chapter 24: I wonder if Ben will ever learn to drive?
Duration:00:10:04
Chapter 25: if Ben will graduate from high school?
Duration:00:07:55
Chapter 26: if Ben can work in the theme park industry?
Duration:00:04:05
Chapter 27: I wonder if Ben can give back to the autism community?
Duration:00:10:54
Chapter 28: I wonder if dreams really do come true?
Duration:00:17:01
Chapter 29: I wonder if Ben could be a motivational speaker?
Duration:00:05:57
Chapter 30: I wonder if life after high school will be fulfilling?
Duration:00:05:31
Chapter 31: I wonder if Ben will find full-time work?
Duration:00:07:01
Chapter 32: I wonder if I can offer hope to others?
Duration:00:02:52
Chapter 33: Epilogue I wonder if Dad can fix it?
Duration:00:10:29
Chapter 34: Editors thoughts I wonder if this will be a movie?
Duration:00:04:17
Chapter 35: Ben’s Journey: Never Let Go Of Your Dreams
Duration:00:09:08
The back matter
Duration:00:00:18
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:18