the journey of a child with autism who cannot speak but finds her voice Bonker, Elizabeth M. creator Breen, Virginia G. text bibliography biography miu Grand Rapids, MI Revell c2011 2011 monographic eng

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245 p. : ill. ; 21 cm. A thirteen-year-old autistic girl and her mother describe through poetry and prose her struggles with autism and her attempts to live life to the fullest despite her diagnosis. Hope: the quiet miracle of "how people" -- Autism: we all fight a battle -- Preschool: buried treasures -- Wall Street and autism: living in two worlds -- Poetry: on her own terms -- Elementary school: looking for ability, not disability -- Community: a little help from my friends -- Nature: listening to trees in Harvard Yard -- Hopes and dreams: relentless parenting -- Middle school: be flexible -- Families: we all have our stories -- Suffering: a view from Tibet -- God: learning each other -- Healing: a wing and a prayer -- Joy: the secret of how. Elizabeth M. Bonker and Virginia G. Breen. Includes bibliographical references. n-us--- Bonker, Elizabeth M Autistic children United States Biography Autism in children Treatment 9780800720711 0800720717 2011022809 DLC 150423 20190501233947.0 699760368 eng