Book excerpt: Autism is a term we hear more about every day. But when Julie Conner's son Joseph was diagnosed, it wasn't common. Specialists began telling Julie what the best course of action was for Joseph, and soon she felt overwhelmed, fighting between listening to others and listening to her heart. In this inspiring yet practical book, Julie shares Joseph's experience with autism from toddler days to high school, told from her perspective. Complete with notes from the professionals who worked with Joseph, Julie's own methods tailored to Joseph, and detailed accounts of Joseph's reactions and accomplishments, Just Be His Mommy proves an autistic child can be just as successful as anyone else, with a little understanding and support from their families and community. And even more, Julie's story encourages parents to trust their instinct when it comes to helping their child, as every child with autism is unique. Come along on the journey as Julie learns to Just Be His Mommy.