Autism Mothers Speak Out: Stories of Advocacy and Activism from Around the World

By: Margaret Golding and Jill Stacey and Carole Kevan and Edith Betty Morales and Irene Anne Constantinou and Isabel Bayonas and Jackie Ceonzo and Joan Curtis and Liz Lawrence and Mary Moeketsi and Merry Barua and Petra Dillmann and Samira Al-Saad and Shubhangi Vaidya and Stephanie Lord and Thando Makapela

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Synopsis: Raising an autistic child comes with its own unique set of challenges, not least of which is dealing with the constant scrutiny of your parenting. This collection of stories from all corners of the globe celebrates the love, commitment and heroism of mothers of autistic people. These intimate accounts reveal both the differences in cultural attitudes, and the universality of the autism experience. Mothers from different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds speak out about the highs and lows of raising autistic children, and the shift in attitudes to autism as they watch their children enter adult life. Putting to bed the belief that autism is a result of poor parenting, this book not only lets parents know they are part of a supportive global community, it also highlights the positive aspects of autism and champions neurodiversity.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781784509064
Publisher:: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Date of Addition:: 06/21/18
Copyrighted By:: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Disability-Related, Parenting and Family, Psychology
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.