Description
“We’re Going To Do IT”
A Raw, Hopeful Journey Through Special Needs Parenting
When Crisis Meets Unbreakable Love
This powerful story pulls back the curtain on the realities of raising a child with hemophilia and autism—from financial collapse to marital strain, from shattered dreams to rediscovered purpose.
What Makes This Book Different?
✓ No sugarcoating – Experience the visceral truth of:
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Medical bills piling “to the ceiling”
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A mother forced back to work too soon
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A marriage buckling under pressure
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The isolating confusion of “unusual behaviors” before diagnosis
✓ Unflinching honesty about autism & hemophilia – Written by a father who lived it
✓ The turning point – That moment when “all hope seems lost”… until one decision changes everything
Why Parents Need This Book
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See your family reflected in these pages (bi-racial dynamics included)
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Find strength in a father’s vow to never give up
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Gain perspective on neurological disorders through lived experience
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Discover what “We’re Going To Do IT” really means when facing impossible odds
Perfect For:
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Parents of children with hemophilia, autism, or dual diagnoses
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Families experiencing medical/financial stress
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Social workers, therapists & educators who want deeper empathy
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Anyone who needs proof that love fights harder than despair
More Than A Story – A Survival Guide For The Toughest Parenting Moments
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Reviewed by: A.LaRocque-Rooney ECE, CYW, DSW
A well written “True to life” of what happens to most couples
who learn that their child may not be what most call “typical”. The
story “We Are Going To Do It!” deals with situations many parents
of Autistic children may encounter. The illustrations are full of life
and color, and detailed enough to create conversation with children
who listen to, and read this story over and over again.
I had the opportunity to share this well written book with
young children who have autism and the response is very positive
and requested reading time and again.
A.LaRocque-Rooney ECE, CYW, DSW
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Reviewed by: Jody Felske Intermediate Teacher (Teacher) We’re Going to do It! is a wonderful, inspiring story of new
parents learning of their first child’s dual diagnosis of hemophilia
and autism. The author, Chris Chaplin, shares the strife and sorrow
that accompanied this personal situation, and lends encouragement
to other parents who may face similar difficulties. This book also
serves as an effective vehicle through which children’s questions
about these two conditions can be delicately answered.
Through creative descriptions (Nurse Prick-Helps,
Dr. FixYour-Head) and dynamic illustrations, the story invites the reader to
learn about what little Christopher has to deal with, along with his
parents. This book would be a wonderful addition to any home or
school library, with its meaningful story and rich, lively language.
Jody Felske Intermediate Teacher (Toronto District School Board)
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Reviewed by: Frances Savella Honours BSc, BEd, Specialist in Special Education Teacher Toronto District School Board
We’re Going To Do It is a heart-warming, true account of a couples struggle with the acceptance that their new baby boy has been dually diagnosed with Autism and Hemophilia.
Feeling the financial and emotional strain, dad and mom decide to separate and dad takes primary care of Christopher who visits his mom regularly.
Christopher’s self-abusive behaviours, lack of emotional connectedness, sensory issues, fears of people and open spaces and reluctance to touch becomes the driving force that propels dad to use Christopher’s gifts to work diligently and relentlessness in allowing Christopher to live a joyful, fearless and wholesome existence.
This is a must read! It is a testimonial that all one needs to make a difference is love, determination and an unrelentless will to beat the odds.
This heartfelt story will touch your heart and inspire encouragement and faith!
Frances Savella Honours BSc, BEd, Specialist in Special Education Teacher Toronto District School Board
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Reviewed by Tara Stephen (teacher).
Christopher A. Chaplin has filled a niche for the parents, siblings, teachers, caregivers and classmates of special needs children.
It was a joy to stumble onto picture books that clearly explain and creatively illustrate the perspective of parent and child.
The world of autism, ADHD and other diagnoses can challenge and baffle those who come in contact with them each day.
Chaplin’s stories are written in such a way as to allow the reader to gently enter this unique world.
They are a comfortable read-aloud with plenty of opportunity for discussion at the level of the listener.
Tara Stephan ECE Teacher)