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2017 New beginning.

This book covers my journey as the mother of an autistic child from pre-diagnosis, through infant, junior and senior school, culminating with her son taking his GCSE exams and progressing onto university, with examples and anecdotes.
It shares the journey we took from my child not speaking until he was 5 and a half years to a gregarious 18-year-old who enjoys performing on stage, rock climbing, camping and canoeing. His positive attitude, embracing of life and him fulfilling his potential will bring a source of inspiration to those making a similar journey.

The book seeks to cover the emotions, the fear and devastation felt from the diagnosis, progressing through the almost overwhelming obstacles, to the joy at each achievement, helping us to become the people we are now. 

Comments

Adelaide Dupont said…
It's been really cool getting to know Charles and you through Charles and Me - the book and the blog.

I think I clicked here through Simply Isla and the comments there.

And Charles' interests are familiar to me especially canoeing and camping and performing on stage.

[Me and rockclimbing though!]

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