Walker Finds a Way : Running Into the Adult World with Autism.
Robert Hughes.
Walker Finds a Way : Running Into the Adult World with Autism. - Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016. - 1 online resource (240)
What do you do when your usually happy son with low-functioning autism is deemed difficult and unruly? From the author of 'Running with Walker', this gripping memoir reveals the highs and lows of adult life with low-functioning autism, and portrays a very special relationship between one son and his parents in the midst of a toxic situation. Most people would describe Walker Hughes as warm, enthusiastic and charismatic - even if he doesn't say very much. But after several happy years living in a group home, Walker descended into a deep unhappiness, and his parents were told that their son with low-functioning autism was 'unmanageable' and a danger to others. Where did it all go wrong?From the author of Running with Walker, this witty and touching memoir tells a story of crisis and recovery of a young man with low-functioning autism. Battling miscommunication, misinterpreted behaviour and a lack of appropriate services, Walker and his parents' resilience shines through, providing a much-needed portrayal about what life is like for adults with low-functioning autism, and how we can understand the complex personalities of people with communication difficulties.
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Hughes, Robert, 1949- --Family.
Hughes, Walker, 1985- --Mental health.
Hughes, Robert, 1949-
Hughes, Walker, 1985-
Autism.
Autism in children.
Autistic people--Biography.
Autistic children--Biography.
Autistic children--Care.
Autistic children--Family relationships.
Parents of autistic children--Biography.
Adulthood.
Parent and child.
Autistic Disorder
Adult
Parent-Child Relations
Autisme.
Autisme infantile.
Autistes--Biographies.
Enfants autistes--Biographies.
Enfants autistes--Soins.
Enfants autistes--Relations familiales.
Parents d'enfants autistes--Biographies.
Adultes.
Parents et enfants.
POLITICAL SCIENCE--Public Policy--Social Security.
POLITICAL SCIENCE--Public Policy--Social Services & Welfare.
Autism.
Autism in children.
Autistic children.
Autistic children--Care.
Autistic children--Family relationships.
Autistic people.
Families.
Mental health.
Parents of autistic children.
Electronic books.
Biographies.
RJ506.A9 / H844 2016
362.196858820092
WM 203.5 / H894 2016
Walker Finds a Way : Running Into the Adult World with Autism. - Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016. - 1 online resource (240)
What do you do when your usually happy son with low-functioning autism is deemed difficult and unruly? From the author of 'Running with Walker', this gripping memoir reveals the highs and lows of adult life with low-functioning autism, and portrays a very special relationship between one son and his parents in the midst of a toxic situation. Most people would describe Walker Hughes as warm, enthusiastic and charismatic - even if he doesn't say very much. But after several happy years living in a group home, Walker descended into a deep unhappiness, and his parents were told that their son with low-functioning autism was 'unmanageable' and a danger to others. Where did it all go wrong?From the author of Running with Walker, this witty and touching memoir tells a story of crisis and recovery of a young man with low-functioning autism. Battling miscommunication, misinterpreted behaviour and a lack of appropriate services, Walker and his parents' resilience shines through, providing a much-needed portrayal about what life is like for adults with low-functioning autism, and how we can understand the complex personalities of people with communication difficulties.
1784502537 (electronic bk.) 9781784502539 (electronic bk.)
888986 MIL C52F1807-3C89-4FFC-B4B3-85C16D7EBD53 OverDrive, Inc. http://www.overdrive.com
Hughes, Robert, 1949- --Family.
Hughes, Walker, 1985- --Mental health.
Hughes, Robert, 1949-
Hughes, Walker, 1985-
Autism.
Autism in children.
Autistic people--Biography.
Autistic children--Biography.
Autistic children--Care.
Autistic children--Family relationships.
Parents of autistic children--Biography.
Adulthood.
Parent and child.
Autistic Disorder
Adult
Parent-Child Relations
Autisme.
Autisme infantile.
Autistes--Biographies.
Enfants autistes--Biographies.
Enfants autistes--Soins.
Enfants autistes--Relations familiales.
Parents d'enfants autistes--Biographies.
Adultes.
Parents et enfants.
POLITICAL SCIENCE--Public Policy--Social Security.
POLITICAL SCIENCE--Public Policy--Social Services & Welfare.
Autism.
Autism in children.
Autistic children.
Autistic children--Care.
Autistic children--Family relationships.
Autistic people.
Families.
Mental health.
Parents of autistic children.
Electronic books.
Biographies.
RJ506.A9 / H844 2016
362.196858820092
WM 203.5 / H894 2016