Chasing the Rabbit: A Dad's Life Raising a Son On the Spectrum, by Derek Volk, Dylan Volk
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Chasing the Rabbit: A Dad's Life Raising a Son On the Spectrum, by Derek Volk, Dylan Volk
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Derek Volk’s oldest child – his only son – was two-years-old when his wife suggested, “Something is not quite right with Dylan.” They struggled for the next several years as they were bounced from one “expert” to another, each offering a unique perspective on Dylan’s challenging behaviors. Finally, at eight-years-old, Dylan was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome and the Volk family was able to start making sense of Dylan’s differences. In Chasing the Rabbit: A Dad’s Life Raising a Son on the Spectrum, Derek Volk shares his experiences raising a son on the Autism spectrum. Both Dylan and Derek write about the challenges, triumphs and coping strategies from the early days to the adolescent years to life in the “real world” as a young adult. This book showcases the unique relationship between a father and his son who has spent his entire life chasing the rabbit.
Chasing the Rabbit: A Dad's Life Raising a Son On the Spectrum, by Derek Volk, Dylan Volk- Amazon Sales Rank: #107831 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-05-11
- Released on: 2015-05-11
- Format: Kindle eBook
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. What's Up, Docs? By Franklin the Mouse There was an initial resistance on my part in reading Mr. Volk's 'Chasing the Rabbit'. Based upon a handful of Maine-produced books I've read in the past, I usually found them to be well-meaning works but the writing was dry. It also didn't help that the author's work was self-published because, I assumed, the thing was not good enough to grab a publisher's attention. I was pleasantly proved wrong.Speaking as a father who has a son on the spectrum, it was refreshing to read a book from a man's perspective. Quite a few of the Volk family's experiences echoed our own ordeals in dealing with schools, multiple "specialists", and a society that does not understand the demands of raising a child with high-functioning autism. Dylan's characteristics and many exploits are more extreme than our own son's challenges, but I certainly could relate. Just like Mr. Volk, I've lost count how many times I flipped out in dealing with our son especially when he was younger. 'Chasing the Rabbit' is written in a straightforward manner and devoid of colorful prose. However, the story became more and more engaging after a slow start. Each high-functioning person is unique and comes with their own challenges. There were choices Derek and Amy Volk made that my wife and I would have gone in another direction, but like all of us the Volks are flying by the seat of their pants in a State where our options are limited. Our family happens to live in a Maine town abutting their Scarborough community. Many of the locations and some of the practitioners he mentions were familiar to me. The fact that the author names and shows some of them in an unfavorable light sure isn't gonna be doing them any favors.One thing I found annoying about the author's well done work is their frequent references to God's plan. Heck, the first line in the introduction written by Mr. Volk's wife reads, "The older I become the more I believe that God has a purpose for every life." I'm agnostic. Rolling my eyes at the very beginning of a book usually doesn't bode well. Fortunately, it was not the case with 'Chasing the Rabbit'. Maybe it was because he sprinkles the text with a few F-bombs that kept me interested. I understand how their faith is an important therapeutic tool in coping with life's demands, but magical thinking is not my cup of tea. Also, he does mention in passing their good fortune in having the financial means and a strong marriage in dealing with Dylan, but it can't be stressed enough that many kids fall through the cracks because they are poor and/or living in fractured families. Mr. Volk has written a brutally honest, engaging memoir that is truly worth reading.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. I couldn't put it down! By John Brubaker A must read. This book isn't just a must read for parents of children on the spectrum, its for parents and family members of a child with any type of disability. As a parent of a hard of hearing child, Derek and Dylan's story resonated with me on SO many levels. If you're seeking greater resilience, faith and the ability to find the blessings in your life's journey with your child you owe it to yourself (and your family) to read this book.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. A real, raw and unique view of raising an autistic son from a father's point of view By Judd V. As Derek’s brother, and Dylan’s uncle, I knew most of the stories in the book, and some of the behind the scenes situations, too. I was an attendee at a few of Dylan’s presentations (the bird lecture was quite impressive, I have to say) and also witnessed his behavioral issues on more than one occasion. But there was no way for me to know what was truly going on behind closed doors, and in Derek’s heart. Derek’s emotions and feelings were so raw and real about how he felt about Dylan at certain stages, I teared up a few times during certain passages, as things got really bad. This book is a must read by parents with children with similar issues, at an absolute minimum just so they know that they are not alone in their feelings and struggles, and that there can be positive endings to their stories. I can’t help but be impressed with the way Derek and Amy navigated those difficult years the best they could, doing whatever they thought was best at every turn, with no possible road map to follow. But I was even more impressed, and thrilled, to read all of Dylan’s takes on the events. I am sure Dylan will still have his moments of “what was he thinking?” but his level of maturity in his looking back and recognizing the absurdness (for lack of a better word) of his behavior, and the way he thanks Derek and Amy for not giving up on him, makes me believe he is at least on the right track to a happy and productive life on his own. And he could not have gotten to that point without the love and support of his parents, and all of those that truly helped him along the way. I may never get all of Dylan’s humor (which, by the way, can be found by searching for “dielawn comedy” on YouTube), but he has grown so much and I can’t help but be proud of him - and Derek and Amy, of course.
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