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"If someone you love has a disability, you'll feel an instant kinship with
Kathy Almeida. Her honest expressions of the wonder and challenges of caring for
someone who doesn't fit society's mold will touch your hearts."
— Jo S. Kittinger
Author and mother of a child with special needs
"Gayle Nobel has been my guardian angel. A chance meeting the very day my son
was diagnosed with autism changed my life. Her wisdom and kind soul gave me
strength when I thought life was over. Her writings continue to inspire me to
never give up hope, yet at the same time, to be at peace with autism."
— Sarah Swindell
Mom to Dawson, age four
"It's All About Attitude reveals the very essence of two women, mothers of
the type of children I see every day. I read, as if being party to a secret
ceremony, something that was private and special. Never again will I be able to
face a mother of a child with autism without celebrating her soul music without
being more cognizant of the roads she travels as a mother and as a woman."
— Dr. Raun Melmed
Co-founder and Medical Director of the Southwest Autism Research and
Resource Center
"The book emphasizes the strengths and gifts of two young men with autism, a
rare find in our deficit-based culture. It encouraged me to reflect on the
impact my attitude may have on the success of my students, and gave me a deeper
understanding of the experiences of the families I work with. Very moving!"
— Kara Hume, M.Ed.
Autism consultant and former classroom teacher
"They say that GOD only chooses those who can handle giving birth to special
children. My sister, Kathy Almeida, is living proof of being one of GOD's
special angels! She has been blessed by not only giving birth to our wonderfully
splendid 'Markie,' but also because their experiences together have indeed
enriched all of those who come in contact with them!"
— Daryl Anne Lanier
Admiring sister to Kathy Almeida and loving aunt to our Mark
"An extraordinary book! Where most people would have flinched, Gayle dug in
her heels and tackled the challenges of having an autistic child with grace,
infinite patience and determination, boundless devotion, and more tolerance than
most people I know could muster in a lifetime. Her inspirational account of
embracing a life most of us would find unthinkable gives new meaning to the
words 'unconditional love' and my admiration for her efforts continues to grow
each day."
— Sylvia Nobel
Author of the Kendall O'Dell mystery series
"It's all about attitude reminds us all of the blessing of gratitude, and
that there is much to love and appreciate in each other. I really enjoyed
reading the experiences of these two mothers and how they have truly modeled the
meaning of unconditional love with their children."
— Kimberly Isaac
Autism Consultant
"For over a decade, Kathy and Mark have graced me with their friendship and
the gift of unconditional love. Kathy is the most inspirational, authentic, and
loving mom, friend, and person I know. Her smile and her eyes instantly convey
her joy of life and living. And then of course, there's her laugh, which is an
irresistible invitation to connect! The Almeidas laugh often. She walks her
talk; it is all about attitude and so is Kathy. She and Mark are mirrors for
each other, and the world, by being love in action."
— Laura Allen
Virtual Assistant, Virtual Works of Wonder
"Gayle Nobel knows what it takes to turn what most people perceive as a
tragic situation, into an opportunity for self-exploration and positive change.
For eighteen years, I have watched Gayle challenge herself, society's
perspective, and her own responses in the way she cares for her son. She
demonstrates a never-ending dedication to allowing her son Kyle to be a gift in
her life, not a tragedy. She does this with enormous grace, enduring compassion,
and an insatiable desire for growth. The relationship Gayle has developed with
Kyle is genuinely touching. She is a true inspiration for all of us!"
— Christy Maxey, MC, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor and Friend
"I found that your hard earned wisdom can be applied to everyone's life and
relationships, and not limited to those living with autism."
— Ann Goodman
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