An evening with Shonda Schilling, author of THE BEST KIND OF DIFFERENT

In THE BEST KIND OF DIFFERENT, Shonda Schilling, wife of retired Boston Red Sox All-Star pitcher Curt Schilling, shares the painful and joyous story of her son Grant's struggle with Asperger's Syndrome, how it changed the lives of her and her husband, and what other parents can learn about this increasingly common diagnosis.Until the summer of 2007, the word "Aspergers" was not part of Shonda Schilling's vocabulary, but that summer changed everything.  By then, her household was in chaos as her son Grant spiraled out of control.  His acting out and refusal to listen had grown to epic proportions, but even worse was his apparent inability to relate to the people around him.  None of the Schillings' other three kids ever acted like Grant; his behavior wasn't just unruly, it was irrational.On October 18, Shonda will share with us her family's journey through Asperger's, offering an intimate and candid portrait of this condition from a parent's point of view. With insight and helpful advice for parents, she provides an honest and moving glimpse inside her family—as two parents struggle to understand the complex beauty of their son.Please join us for this timely, informative and moving presentation - it is free and open to the public.We hope to see you there!Christopher BaylowJennifer SchaeffnerCo-Chairs, SEACOMSEACOM is a state mandated parent volunteer organization that acts as a resource and advisor to parents of children with special needs and the Marblehead Public Schools. We are committed to forming a fun, supportive, and educational group. For more information about SEACOM, visit our web site at http://www.seacomonline.org/.