ERIC PATTERSON
Eric Patterson was raised in Northern Michigan and graduated from Aquinas College with a BS in Biology, Chemistry and Education. A Guide to Raising Children with a Disability is his first book. Eric has been a Sales & Marketing Executive in the Telecommunications Industry for over 40 years, a competitive runner for 15 years and a lifelong reader that recently found in writing books and shorts stories.
Eric and Linda met in California over 36 years ago and together they raised two children including their son Richard, who is autistic, becoming parents and advocates for people with a disability.
They have dedicated their lives to learning and understanding the Public School System, the laws that guide them, how to work with school administrators, teachers, and professionals in pursuit of their goal for Richard: to reach his best ability and life.