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"Find hope and inspiration for a more inclusive world with this thought-provoking book, He Ain't Heavy (He's My Son) Part II. Thirteen years after her first book was published, Dr. Dana Jones-Meggett explores the path she and her son walked together as they navigated his life with autism. In Part II of this powerful and insightful journey, Dr. Jones-Meggett reveals how people with disabilities have historically been treated along with the specifics surrounding her son's medical teams. She also shares information about her son's transition into adulthood as a man of color with a disability in today's social climate. This book is a powerful and insightful story but also a guide and resource for parents, human service professionals, first responders, educators, religious leaders, or curious minds on the need for advocacy and access to resources while avoiding pitfalls. It is a call to action to destigmatize disabilities and for all of us to do our part in making the world a more inclusive and compassionate place. After all, people are more than their disabilities. Dr. Jones-Meggett's story of conquering insurmountable challenges while ensuring the best for her son is also a call to embrace the concept of inclusion and to understand we all have a purpose. As one reader states, He Ain't Heavy (He's My Son) Part II is a ""must read for those caring for a loved one with a disability."""

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Readers will gain insight into caring for those living with disabilities, and a deeper understanding and heightened empathy. Readers will walk away from this book deeply affected by the unfairness in the world and with a changed outlook regarding what is ability, what's valuable in society, and who decides the answers to these questions. -BookLife Encouraging and a true picture of a parent's love and the lengths to which she'll go to advocate for her child. This book provides guidance and advice that I frequently share with families facing similar challenges. It's with great enthusiasm that I endorse Part II, in which we continue to learn about ASD and follow their journey of faith, love, hope, and perseverance. -Dr. Myckieala Cooper I highly recommend this book to all families as well as autism professionals for inspiration and early intervention. This book is definitely a great resource for autism families and professionals. -Meochia Clayton, Autism Parent and Advocate A must-read for those caring for a loved one with a disability. It was riveting, inspirational, and touches deep within your soul. Do we all have a disability? Read this book and find out! -Anita B., Veteran

Praise for He Ain't Heavy (He's My Son) Part II Encouraging and a true picture of a parent's love and the lengths to which she'll go to advocate for her child. This book provides guidance and advice that I frequently share with families facing similar challenges. It's with great enthusiasm that I endorse Part II, in which we continue to learn about ASD and follow their journey of faith, love, hope, and perseverance. -Dr. Myckieala Cooper I highly recommend this book to all families as well as autism professionals for inspiration and early intervention. This book is definitely a great resource for autism families and professionals. -Meochia Clayton, Autism Parent and Advocate A must-read for those caring for a loved one with a disability. It was riveting, inspirational, and touches deep within your soul. Do we all have a disability? Read this book and find out! -Anita B., Veteran

"""Readers will gain insight into caring for those living with disabilities, and a deeper understanding and heightened empathy. Readers will walk away from this book deeply affected by the unfairness in the world and with a changed outlook regarding what is ability, what's valuable in society, and who decides the answers to these questions."" -BookLife ""Encouraging and a true picture of a parent's love and the lengths to which she'll go to advocate for her child. This book provides guidance and advice that I frequently share with families facing similar challenges. It's with great enthusiasm that I endorse Part II, in which we continue to learn about ASD and follow their journey of faith, love, hope, and perseverance."" -Dr. Myckieala Cooper ""I highly recommend this book to all families as well as autism professionals for inspiration and early intervention. This book is definitely a great resource for autism families and professionals."" -Meochia Clayton, Autism Parent and Advocate ""A must-read for those caring for a loved one with a disability. It was riveting, inspirational, and touches deep within your soul. Do we all have a disability? Read this book and find out!"" -Anita B., Veteran"

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