A Life Suspended
Nicole Donovan
Nicole Hendrick Donovan, a mother of four, couldn’t have prepared for the events that led to her son’s removal from the public-school system. Behavioral spikes, depression, and anxiety were only symptoms of an underlying diagnosis, which had gone untreated for years. On a sunny afternoon, Jack eloped from first grade, creating chaos and leaving a trail of injured staff in his wake. Within the pages of her memoir, Donovan describes the path to her son’s autism diagnosis and her journey to acceptance and unconditional love, not only for Jack, but also for herself.
In the family’s dedication to get to the bottom of their son’s issues, they enlist a group of professionals to help understand Jack’s educational rights, his academic needs and to aid in the creation of therapeutic supports. After becoming completely enmeshed in Jack’s well-being, Nicole loses herself in the process. She soon realizes her resentments at a failed system and the continuous fear around Jack’s future are sparking a series of panic attacks, which prompts her to look deeper within herself for answers. As Nicole surrenders to the ebb and flow of life, she opens her heart and sees what truly matters.
Duration - 7h 39m.
Author - Nicole Donovan.
Narrator - Gillian Hurrie.
Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2020 Nicole Donovan ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Nicole Hendrick Donovan, a mother of four, couldn’t have prepared for the events that led to her son’s removal from the public-school system. Behavioral spikes, depression, and anxiety were only symptoms of an underlying diagnosis, which had gone untreated for years. On a sunny afternoon, Jack eloped from first grade, creating chaos and leaving a trail of injured staff in his wake. Within the pages of her memoir, Donovan describes the path to her son’s autism diagnosis and her journey to acceptance and unconditional love, not only for Jack, but also for herself. In the family’s dedication to get to the bottom of their son’s issues, they enlist a group of professionals to help understand Jack’s educational rights, his academic needs and to aid in the creation of therapeutic supports. After becoming completely enmeshed in Jack’s well-being, Nicole loses herself in the process. She soon realizes her resentments at a failed system and the continuous fear around Jack’s future are sparking a series of panic attacks, which prompts her to look deeper within herself for answers. As Nicole surrenders to the ebb and flow of life, she opens her heart and sees what truly matters. Duration - 7h 39m. Author - Nicole Donovan. Narrator - Gillian Hurrie. Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023. Copyright - © 2020 Nicole Donovan ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:14
Dedication after opening credits new
Duration:00:01:04
Chapter 1 - The Escape
Duration:00:14:40
Chapter 2 - Unscripted
Duration:00:14:50
Chapter 3 - Paper Trail of Self-Doubt
Duration:00:22:09
Chapter 4 - Spiderman
Duration:00:09:28
Chapter 5 - Schooled
Duration:00:13:21
Chapter 6 - Suspended
Duration:00:16:25
Chapter 7 - Misunderstood
Duration:00:15:08
Chapter 8 - A Boy without a Home
Duration:00:10:47
Chapter 9 - First Responders
Duration:00:16:14
Chapter 10 - The Missing Piece
Duration:00:17:44
Chapter 11 - Extinction Burst
Duration:00:15:58
Chapter 12 - Have Faith
Duration:00:14:51
Chapter 13 - Zones of Regulation
Duration:00:13:07
Chapter 14 - Sensory Diet
Duration:00:11:50
Chapter 15 - Utopia
Duration:00:05:53
Chapter 16 - Left Behind
Duration:00:09:56
Chapter 17 - Marathon Training
Duration:00:09:01
Chapter 18 - Truth Telling
Duration:00:17:24
Chapter 19 - Gigi's Super Safety Plan
Duration:00:15:22
Chapter 20 - A Matter of Trust
Duration:00:21:10
Chapter 21 - You'll Shoot Your Eye Out!
Duration:00:13:31
Chapter 22 - Success Book
Duration:00:08:29
Chapter 23 -Loopholes and Legos
Duration:00:13:42
Chapter 24 - Acceptance
Duration:00:06:03
Chapter 25 - Follow His Lead
Duration:00:14:04
Chapter 26 - Communication Breakdown
Duration:00:16:28
Chapter 27 - Unexpected Behavior
Duration:00:16:18
Chapter 28 - Sailing Lessons
Duration:00:18:05
Chapter 29 - Transitions
Duration:00:13:52
Chapter 30 - Reflections
Duration:00:20:19
Chapter 31 - Perfection, Missteps and Joy
Duration:00:22:07
Epilogue
Duration:00:05:09
Acknowledgements before closing credits
Duration:00:04:47
Closing Credits
Duration:00:00:22