Judith Cohen

Succeeding with Autism (eBook, ePUB)

Hear my Voice

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Michael is a young man who has succeeded in managing his autism and is experiencing success in life despite a diagnosis that might have predicted only disability and despair. He did not talk in early childhood and displayed the classic traits of a severely autistic child, but he has broken out of his silence to help others to learn from his insights and experiences.

An explosion of newly diagnosed cases of autism has resulted in a keen interest in the stories of autistic individuals, and many people are touched by knowing a family with an autistic child. This unique book reveals a silent world through the voice of an insightful, articulate young adult with autism. The book also gives perspectives from Michael's family, friends and the professionals who have known him from diagnosis in early childhood through to adult, independent life. After each chapter, the author presents "reflections" that highlight the key issues pertinent to autism and the relevant stage of development.

Michael's story is poignant and moving, and provides information and hope to families of autistic individuals and the professionals who work with them.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 192
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. März 2005
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781846420887
• Artikelnr.: 38352045

Autorenporträt

Judith H. Cohen is a Full Professor of Education at Adelphi University, New York. She holds a Ph.D. in Literacy Education with a specialization in special education. Dr. Cohen is also an attorney in New York State and works as a child advocate in both school districts and the courts. She is a published author of many articles, curriculum materials and textbooks, and has been a well respected teacher and educator for over 30 years. She has devoted her life to both advocating for and educating children and their teachers. Dr. Cohen met "Michael" when he entered the teacher education program she coordinated at the University and has been a friend of his and his family since that time.

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgements. 1. Meeting Michael. 2. So This Is College. 3. From
Diagnosis Through the Early Childhood Years. 4. The Most Difficult
Childhood Years. 5. Childhood After the Hospital. 6. Becoming a "Man" at
Age Thirteen. 7. High School: Things Greatly Improve. 8. The World of Work
and the Rough Road to Success. 9. Adult Life. 10. Being Michael: Multiple
Perspectives. 11. Being Michael: From Michael. 12. Reviewing My Life for
this Book: Essay from Michael.