Chasing the Rabbit

Derek Volk's oldest child - his only son - was two-years-old when his wife suggested, "e;Something is not quite right with Dylan."e; They struggled for the next several years as they were bounced from one "e;expert"e; 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 "e;real world"e; 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.