Autism Mothers Speak Out

Stories of Advocacy and Activism from Around the World

Margaret Golding, Jill Stacey (Herausgeber)

Buch | Softcover

168 Seiten

2018
Jessica Kingsley Publishers (Verlag)
978-1-78592-515-3 (ISBN)

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From America to Australia, and stopping off in every continent in between, these stories from mothers of autistic children highlight changing attitudes to autism. Debunking the myth that autism is a result of bad parenting, this book radiates with the warmth of parent-child relationships and unites autism families across the globe.

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.

Stephanie Lord has worked with young people with autism since 1979. She developed the Touch Talks programme for children with autism. Stephanie is Chair of the Association for Heads and teachers of Adults and Children with Autism, as well as representing education on the International Federation of Aromatherapists. She is currently Principal of Heathermount, The Learning Centre.

Introduction. Maggi Golding (South Africa). 1. Carole and Jason (England). 2. Edith and Juan Jose (Colombia). 3. Irene and Pammy (South Africa). 4. Isabel and David (Spain). 5. Jackie and Joey (USA). 6. Jill and Michael (South Africa). 7. Joan and Jonathan (Australia). 8. Liz and Richard (England). 9. Mary and Kokeletso (South Africa). 10. Merry and Neeraj (India). 11. Petra and Michael (Namibia). 12. Samira and Fatima (Kuwait). 13. Shubhangi and Vishu (India). 14. Stephanie and Frank (England). 15. Thando and Tilsetso (South Africa).

Erscheinungsdatum	18.07.2018
Co-Autor	Carole Kevan, Edith Betty Roncancio Morales, Irene Anne Constantinou
Zusatzinfo	43 black and white photographs
Verlagsort	London
Sprache	englisch
Maße	166 x 220 mm
Gewicht	196 g
Themenwelt	Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Lebenshilfe / Lebensführung
	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Schwangerschaft / Geburt
	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Neurologie
ISBN-10	1-78592-515-6 / 1785925156
ISBN-13	978-1-78592-515-3 / 9781785925153
Zustand	Neuware