Welcome to Chasing Life. If you know anything about me, you probably know that I am the very proud father of three wonderful daughters. It really is the best part of my life. I think I was designed to be a dad. Two of my daughters are in college now. It's hard to even say that out loud. One of my daughters

as a junior in high school were trying to hold her tight as long as we can. And luckily,

they're all happy and healthy. I remember when the kids were young, my wife and I, on certain days,

would take a look at them and just start to wonder aloud. Who was this little

child likely to grow up to be? What was her personality going to be like? The possibilities

always seem endless. At the same time, we were cognizant for some parents, especially those

parents who had children with a life-altering diagnosis,

the story, the imagination, was always going to be a lot different.

There was going to be a lot more uncertainty.

You know, my dad from the very beginning, he's realizing that I have absolutely no understanding of social interaction or of someone else's emotion.

That's News Nation anchor, former Fox News reporter and author Leland Vittert.

He was diagnosed with autism at a young age.

It was a time when the idea of autism existing on a spectrum didn't even exist.

He decided to write about it. It's a new memoir. It's called Born Lucky,

a dedicated father, a grateful son, and my journey with autism. In this book, Leland recounts his life.

He talks about his early years of intense isolation and being bullied mercilessly, but he mostly talks

about his father's efforts to adapt Leland to a world that would not adapt to him.

He taught me, you know, minute by minute, the social and emotional fabric that comes so naturally

to other people.

It's a fascinating read, as Leland shares his experience of learning to make his way in an

unyielding world with the help of unwavering family support. His hope then is that his story

might help empower parents with a kid who is having a hard time for any reason.

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