I am in here : the journey of a child with autism who cannot speak but finds her voice

Titre
I am in here : the journey of a child with autism who cannot speak but finds her voice

Elizabeth M. Bonker

Sommaire
"I am in here" is the spiritual journey of a mother and daughter who refuse to give up hope, who celebrate their victories, and who keep trying to move forward despite the obstacles. Although she cannot speak, Elizabeth writes poetry that shines a light on the inner world of autism and the world around us. That poetry and her mother's stirring storytelling combine in this inspirational book to proclaim that there is always a reason to take the next step forward--with hope.

Date de publication comme intervalle
2011

Description matérielle
245 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Table des matières
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.

Vedette-matière - nom de personne
Bonker, Elizabeth M.

Terme de vedette-matière
Autistic children -- United States -- Biography.
 
Autism in children -- Treatment.

Vedette secondaire auteur
Breen, Virginia G.

Résumé
"I am in here" is the spiritual journey of a mother and daughter who refuse to give up hope, who celebrate their victories, and who keep trying to move forward despite the obstacles. Although she cannot speak, Elizabeth writes poetry that shines a light on the inner world of autism and the world around us. That poetry and her mother's stirring storytelling combine in this inspirational book to proclaim that there is always a reason to take the next step forward--with hope.

Numéro international normalisé des livres (ISBN)
9780800720711

Informations de publication
Grand Rapids, MI : Revell, c2011.


BibliothèqueNuméro de rayonType de documentCode à barres du documentStatut
Edmonton Christian High616.85 BONBook30905000060032Non-Fiction