A spectrum of light : inspirational interviews with families affected by autism / Francesca Bierens.

Includes index.

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Over a period of 14 years, the author interviewed 10 families with children of all ages on the autism spectrum. Their responses offer inspiration and hope for parents and families and for all those who work with children affected by autism. Lessons learned relate to everyday coping, cherishing the child with autism as a member of the family, and respecting each child's individuality. In the final chapter of follow-up interviews with seven of the families, two of the original children, now in their 20s and leading independent lives, talk about their experiences. Bierens is a speech-language therapist and primary school teacher. Annotation ♭2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

FRONT COVER; A Spectrum of Light: Inspirational Interviews with Families Affectedby Autism; Contents; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; PREFACE; Introduction; Chapter 1 'Life does get easier'; Chapter 2 'We're a family -- wego where she can go'; Chapter 3'We are not going to hide our children away'; Chapter 4'You can't try and rush them'; Chapter 5 'We've been able to gradually expandhis environment'; Chapter 6 'We respect her rightto be different'; Chapter 7 'You need to havesomewhere to offload'; Chapter 8 'She is so funny andso mischievous'

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