Derek Volk, a Scarborough resident, will be hosting a book signing and reading for his new book, “Chasing the Rabbit: A Dad’s Life Raising a Son on the Spectrum,” on Saturday, May 9.

Volk describes the book as a “rare and emotionally truthful story” that chronicles his experiences raising his son, Dylan, who has Asperger’s Syndrome. Come to the Egg & I starting at 9 a.m. at 183 U.S. Route 1 in Scarborough to buy a book, hear an excerpt read by the author and talk to Volk about his journey.

Volk’s oldest child – his only son – was 2 years old when his wife, state Sen. Amy Volk, suggested, “Something is not quite right with Dylan.” They struggled for the next several years as they were bounced from one so-called expert to another, each offering a unique perspective on Dylan’s challenging behaviors. Finally, at 8 years old, Dylan was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome and the Volk family was able to start making sense of Dylan’s differences.

In “Chasing the Rabbit,” Derek Volk, who owns a cardboard packaging business in Biddeford, shares his experiences raising a son on the Autism spectrum. Both Dylan and Derek write about the challenges, triumphs and coping strategies from the early days to the adolescent years to life in the “real world” as a young adult. This book showcases the unique relationship between a father and his son who has spent his entire life “chasing the rabbit.”

For more information, call 229-5101.

Derek Volk of Scarborough has written a book chronicling his family’s experiences with Asperger’s Syndrome.Courtesy image