ANDREA MORIARTY
Daffy:
Laughter As Self-Care for Autism Moms with Very Little Time and No Interest inExercise
ISBN-13: 979-8-90174-175-7
Need a laugh? Andrea Moriarty knows you do. After three decades of juggling twins, autism, and the illusion of control, she finally hit pause—and discovered that laughter isn’t a luxury, it’s life support.
In Daffy, Moriarty joins forces with a circle of friends—the Laughter Alliance—to share real stories of meltdowns, medical mayhem, and the moments that nearly broke them (and still could). This brutally honest, hysterically relatable book proves that humor can slay despair, dissolve shame, and restore joy.
Through irreverent truth-telling, life hacks, recipes, and journal prompts, Daffy invites every determined, tireless, (or secretly overwhelmed) mom to seize the stress cycle, create camaraderie, and get serious about laughing.
Radical Inclusion:
What I Learned About
Risk, Humility and Kindness
from My Son with Autism
ISBN-13: 978-1721104314
Impassioned to create a full life for her adult son with autism, Moriarty weaves together stories of making Talk Time with Reid Moriarty with descriptions of innovative programs and iconic movie scenes to show how we can all thrive. Entertaining and insightful, Radical Inclusion is a resource for activists, educators, community leaders, and parents—anyone who yearns to belong.
One-Track Mind:
15 Ways to Amplify Your Child's Special Interest
ISBN-13: 123-456789101
A candid and inspirational tale from a mom who has been in the trenches of special needs parenting, One-Track Mind shares the story of a boy named Reid whose love for music became the therapy—and theme —that transformed his life. Through Moriarty’s journey, you’ll discover ways to guide your own differently abled child by harnessing the power of his or her greatest fascination.
"A must read for both beginner and advanced autism parent.
Adryon Ketcham, BCBA
GOALS for Autism, Inc.
“A heartfelt journey discovering the power of music."
Barbara Reuer, PhD, MT-BC
MusicWorx Inc.
"Moriarty sings to a different tune. There is hope in her harmony and wisdom in her words.”
Greg Lucas, author
Wrestling with an Angel
"Fabulous! Thank you for creating a methodology for ALL parents to discover their child's gifts. Poignant examples and beautiful storytelling show us how to bring out our best.”
Elaine Hall, founder
The Miracle Project
“Full of joy and possibility. Love it.”
Chantal Sicile-Kira, author
A Full Life with Autism
"Inspiring, practical, hope-filled, vivid, compassionate, insightful, wise and funny..."
“Moriarty writes with authority, compassion, and practicality. This book is a game changer!”
Todd W. on Amazon
Mark Foreman, author
Never Say No
"Having never been a parent, your perspective makes me a better therapist."
Janice Chan, BCBA
Rady Children's Hospital
"I read this at warp speed. It was a privilege to read this open and courageous voice."
Baron on Amazon
“A good news manual showing how inclusion benefits all people. I hope everyone reads it.”
Heather Avis, author
The Lucky Few
"I inhaled this book! It's a book that has me experiencing so much at once."
Carla on Amazon