| Edition |
First New World Library edition : September 2013. |
| Description |
233 pages ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Summary |
"A mother's memoir of parenting a daughter with Asperger's syndrome. Describes the challenges and joys of understanding emotional and behavioral differences, advocating for and seeking proper educational support, helping with homework and friendships, and self-care, which included training for the London Marathon"--Provided by publisher. |
| Contents |
The horror, the horror -- Welcome to the world, baby grace -- The meeting with the man in the suit -- I can't help it -- This is me, and I am not rain man -- Autism is everywhere -- Do put your daughter on the stage -- Restore, revive -- Happy families -- The royal parks -- The surrealist manifesto -- What have I got myself into? -- Back to school -- Grace grows up -- 26.2 miles -- Appendix: The point of you -- Acknowledgements and disclaimers -- Useful resources -- Recommended reading. |
| Subject |
Children with disabilities -- Family relationships.
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Parents of children with disabilities -- Attitudes.
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Child rearing -- Psychological aspects.
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Child rearing -- Psychological aspects.
(OCoLC)fst00854603
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Children with disabilities -- Family relationships.
(OCoLC)fst00855583
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Parents of children with disabilities -- Attitudes.
(OCoLC)fst01053496
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| ISBN |
9781608682256 (pbk. ; alk. paper) |
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1608682250 (pbk. ; alk. paper) |
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9781608682263 (ebook) |
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