Saving Ben

Saving Ben

Dan E. Burns

4 out of 5


Though small, this book packs quite a punch. Dan Burns in determined to “recover” his son from Autism. In the early years, Dan knew that Ben was different, but it wasn’t until the exact title of autism was placed on his son that Dr. Burns buckled down and with sheer determination and very little support from his family set out to find the son that he knew was lost inside the autism spectrum.

Not all stories in this field have a happy ending, but sometimes happiness comes in small step, a twinkle, a nod of understanding, sometimes you have to find your own giant leap and that is what I think Ben found. He has a father that loves him unconditionally, a mother, that in her own way, is trying and a grandmother that might not have been able to stomach what her beloved grandson had to endure, but was there for him in the best way she could.

If you are looking for a step by step plan to “cure” an autistic child, then this isn’t the right book for you, but if you are looking for a book the details one families struggle, then take a look. See how another family is battling the giant bureaucracy and see that there just might be a middle ground. A place where a family can find some peace and understanding. Where a child can grow and learn with enough love and patience.