Cruel Diagnosis: One Mother’s Journey to Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Chronic Illness, and the Narcissist/Empath Relationship by Deann Hampton

Are we doing enough to bring our children with special needs the spiritual, physical, and emotional safety they deserve? Deann Hampton explores this question in this deeply personal and reflective account of her own family’s experiences raising twins with autism spectrum disorder and a number of traumatic health complications. In Cruel Diagnosis, Deann recounts her experiences navigating the complexities of our current healthcare, educational and social systems. The book explores the disparities within these systems and Deann's personal journey toward understanding autism spectrum disorder (ASD), chronic illness, and the dynamics of narcissistic/empathic relationships. The excerpts highlight Deann's goal of improving access to information, products, and services for families who are health affected by comorbidities to autism/neurodiversity and unresolved trauma. Endorsements from notable figures such as Jack Canfield further emphasize the book's significance. The foreword is beautifully penned by Marcella Piper-Terry, MS, and there is mention of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Dr. Judy Mikovits, Tim Goyetche, Zoran D. Raketka, Dr. Joel Wallach, Dr. Bruce Lipton, Dr. Peter Breggan, and there are 250 references that fortify this "based on true events" story.