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4+ YearsPublisher | Simon & Schuster |
ISBN 13 | 9781439194157 |
ISBN 10 | 1439194157 |
Book Subtitle | Breaking Through Autism |
Book Description | In this international bestseller, father and advocate for Autism awareness Arthur Fleischmann blends his daughter Carly's own words with his story of getting to know his remarkable daughter--after years of believing that she was unable to understand or communicate with him. At the age of two, Carly Fleischmann was diagnosed with severe autism and an oral motor condition that prevented her from speaking. Doctors predicted that she would never intellectually develop beyond the abilities of a small child. Carly remained largely unreachable through the years. Then, at the age of ten, she had a breakthrough. While working with her devoted therapists, Carly reached over to their laptop and typed |
Editorial Review | I have learned more from Carly about autism than any doctor or 'expert, ' and she has helped me understand and connect with my son in ways I couldn't have imagined. Her book takes the autism conversation to new places and disproves the ridiculous notion that non-verbal people with autism don't have feelings and thoughts or are unintelligent. Carly is--for me--autism's fiercest and most valuable advocate. |
Language | English |
Author | Arthur Fleischmann |
Publication Date | 18 Sep 2012 |
Number of Pages | 400 |
Carly's Voice paperback english - 18 Sep 2012