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A powerful response to a mysterious disorder, this compilation features dozens of writers from all walks of life speaking candidly about their experiences with autism--a disease that affects more than a half million Americans under the age of 21 at every level of society. Filled with true stories of the parents of autistic children, their caregivers, teachers, and friends, the stories presented both inspire and inform, providing a palpable sense of connection and community. A comprehensive resource section for those seeking current information about the science and treatment of autism is also included. Heartfelt and emotional, this informative volume truly affirms the strength of the human spirit.
Author Notes
The Healing Project is a not-for-profit organization founded in 2005 and dedicated to creating a community of support for those challenged with chronic and life-threatening illnesses. Their previous books are Voices of Alzheimer's , Voices of Breast Cancer , and Voices of Lung Cancer .
Reviews (2)
School Library Journal Review
Adult/High School-This is a rich collection of essays not only by those who have been diagnosed with conditions along the autism spectrum, but also by their parents, siblings, teachers, caregivers, and doctors as well. In "An Aspie's Guide to Everyone Else," a teen who has Asperger's syndrome attempts to explain the differences between him and those he calls "neurotypicals" or "NTs." Another boy opens "The Price of Talk" with these words: "My name is Michael. I am 14, and I have autism. Some say that I am nonverbal, but I can communicate.. Not being able to talk is very frustrating. My mind knows what I want to say but my lips, tongue, and breath can't make it happen." In "My Special Brothers," a 13-year-old girl writes, "I think it is the coolest thing to have brothers with autism. Anyone can learn a lot from them; I have." In "The Reward," a parent with autistic twins says, ".I learned that until you are confronted with severely life-changing situations, you can never know the extent of your capacity to love." For teens whose lives have been touched by this baffling condition, and even for those who just want to better understand it, this book is an invaluable resource.-Pat Bangs, Fairfax County Public Library, VA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Library Journal Review
The fifth entry in the "Voices" anthology project from the Healing Project, this work includes over 40 different stories and vignettes written by parents, teachers, and people with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) that showcase how families and caregivers measure perseverance, understanding, and success. Many of the selections stand out, including an sf author's account of her autistic son, a seventh grader's perspective on her two siblings with autism, a memoir by an adult with autism who relied on a tire advertisement to get through tough times, and an account of the challenges of dating an adult with Asperger's. The book's real strength are the adult-penned passages, which will give readers a better sense of what autism truly is. Taken individually, the stories show glimpses of the impact that autism has on individuals and those they love. Taken collectively, they paint a rich landscape that many will find familiar. Highly recommended for public libraries and academic libraries with disability collections.--Corey Seeman, Kresge Business Administration Lib., Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Table of Contents
| Foreword: The Power of the Storyteller | p. xi |
| Foreword: The Power of Numbers | p. xv |
| Introduction: The Changing Face of Autism | p. xix |
| The Price of Talk | p. xxxv |
| Part I Clouds on the Horizon | |
| Anonymous Asperger's | p. 3 |
| Life with Al and Autism | p. 7 |
| What Is | p. 11 |
| Bunches and Bunches | p. 17 |
| Something Special | p. 21 |
| Great Expectations | p. 27 |
| Part II Caught in the Storm | |
| My Seat Rock | p. 31 |
| One of Those Parents | p. 39 |
| Postpartum Blues Plus Twenty | p. 43 |
| Saturday Morning Imp | p. 49 |
| When Tears Fall | p. 53 |
| My Life with Puddleglum | p. 57 |
| The Reward | p. 61 |
| Love Lessons | p. 69 |
| Navigating the Other World | p. 77 |
| Special Section: A Study in Hope: A Mother, Her Son, and the Doctor Who Helped | |
| Adam's Journey | p. 83 |
| Long Time, No See | p. 93 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism | p. 99 |
| Part III Finding Shelter | |
| An Aspie's Guide to Everyone Else | p. 113 |
| Autism the Beautiful Mind | p. 119 |
| God's Special Child | p. 121 |
| Chasing Chris | p. 125 |
| The Feast | p. 129 |
| Sensory Detective | p. 133 |
| Mario's Shirt | p. 139 |
| Silent Messengers | p. 143 |
| I Love Lucy | p. 149 |
| Part IV The Clouds Part | |
| Run Tiger Run! | p. 155 |
| A Forever Mum | p. 165 |
| Just a Little Offbeat | p. 169 |
| Our Village | p. 173 |
| Work in Progress | p. 177 |
| I'm Sad, Too | p. 183 |
| My Special Brothers | p. 187 |
| Aron's Bar Mitzvah | p. 191 |
| A Strong Family Because of Fragile X | p. 197 |
| What My Son Has Taught Me | p. 203 |
| Life with Dax | p. 207 |
| Letting Go | p. 207 |
| My Asperger Syndrome, My Travel Success | p. 215 |
| Afterword: Is the Future of Autism Research to be Found in the Mirror? | p. 219 |
| Resources | p. 225 |
