parents of autistic children

Describes the story of Carly Fleischmann, who was diagnosed with autism at age two and predicted to never gain mental capabilities beyond those of a small child. Her father chronicles his efforts to connect with her and reveals the development she has had since age ten, when it was discovered she could use a computer to communicate with others.

Examines the life of Owen Suskind, who before the age of three behaved like a normal child, but afterwards became suddenly mute. Diagnosed with autism, Owen was cared for by his parents through the Disney movies he had loved before autism took over. Through these movies Owen developed a kind of language, a language his parents and older brother had to learn in order to communicate with him.

Barbara LaSalle chronicles her efforts to uncover the reasons behind her son's social and emotional challenges and reveals what it is like to parent a child with a neurological disorder.

A practical guide for parents of an autistic child with advice on diagnosis; coexisting medical conditions; behaviors; communication; meltdowns; the disorder's effects on the parents' marriage, the single parent, siblings, and the extended family; dealing with society; school; adulthood; assistive techniques and technology; challenging obstacles; and other related topics.

A memoir in which the author discusses the triumphs and frustrations of raising her son, Jonah, a child with severe autism.

The author describes the diagnosis of autism in her twin sons, how she helped them remain in school and out of institutions, and the challenges they have faced as autistic adults.

Offers parents of children with autism spectrum disorders practical advice and strategies to help them develop effective treatment plans that will address their developmental, social, emotional, behavioral, and educational needs.

Rupert Isaacson shares how he learned to connect with his autistic son Rowan through horses, describing the boy's unique ability to connect with horses and the many adventures the pair had as they traveled around the world riding horses.

Lina was a precocious toddler--charming, chatty, joyful. At age three she had her second MMR vaccine. She immediately had a seizure and soon after lost her ability to play, use language, and control her impulses. Over the next few years she communicated her acute discomfort by biting, screaming, hitting, laughing maniacally, and throwing violent tantrums. Her parents pursued every possible avenue to find a diagnosis and treatment. Their search continues to this day and Lina is nine at the writing of this book.