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No Greatness Without Goodness, How a Father's Love Changed a Company and Sparked a Movement

Author: 
Randy Lewis, RET Walgreens Senior Vice President
Publisher: 
Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Type: 
Book
Location: 
Personal Account Category
Notes: 
This is a personal account. Randy Lewis, vice president of Walgreens, develops jobs for people with developmental disabilities. His idea to develop these jobs happens after he can see what life is like looking through his son's eyes. His son has autism. He knew many people with disabilities could hold jobs, and even perform better than the average worker, if given the chance. He was their only chance. There are two copies of this book in the library.
Library: 
Personal Account

Realizing the College Dream with Autism or Asperger’s Syndrome, A Parent’s Guide to Student Success

Author: 
Ann Palmer
Type: 
Book
Notes: 
This is a guide to college preparation, selection and success. Here, you can read about author, Ann Palmer, and her son Eric’s real life accounts of moving through college with success. Information about hurdles and different transitions that happen in college are discussed in this book. Eric has autism, and his journey is truly an inspiration. He is an example, that people with ASDs can attend college with success, and transition to the adult world.
Library: 
Transition
Personal Account

In The Eye Of The Hurricane, Finding Peace Within The Storm Of Autism

Author: 
Juli Liske
Type: 
Book
Location: 
Lending Library
Notes: 
This is a true account of two parents and how they helped their son after he received an autism diagnosis. In the beginning, professionals told them that there wasn’t much that could be done. The latest research and expensive specialists were out of reach. The couple took things into their own hands to help their son reach his highest potential. This family is one example of the many true accounts of families who have a child with special needs.
Library: 
Personal Account

Defying Autism, A Miraculous Story of Hope

Author: 
Karen Mayer Cunningham
Type: 
Book
Location: 
Lending Library
Notes: 
This is a true parent/family account about having a child with autism. This selection offers help for those with autistic children, and healing for those who are struggling with a loved one’s diagnosis. The author of this book is a Christian comedian and speaker, and mother of a child with autism. Parts of the book reflect the author’s Christian beliefs and how they helped her through difficult times with her son.
Library: 
Personal Account

Autism Life Skills, From Communication and Safety to Self-Esteem and More, 10 Essential Abilities Every Child Needs and Deserves to Learn

Author: 
Chantal Sicile-Kira
Type: 
Book
Location: 
Lending Library, Danvers ASC
Notes: 
This selection is full of advice from adults with ASDs, and advice from the author. This book has the potential to help people with ASDs reach their potential.
Library: 
Personal Account
Parent Account
Autism

Weather Reports from the Autism Front, A Father's Memoir of His Autistic Son

Author: 
Wilson, James
Type: 
Book
Location: 
Lending Library, Danvers
Notes: 
James Wilson recounts his personal journey as the primary companion of his now twenty-six-year-old autistic son, Sam.
Library: 
Parenting
Personal Account
Autism

Not Your Normal Family, A single Asperger woman's adoption of two Down's boys

Author: 
Barrington, Fiona
Type: 
Book
Notes: 
This is a the true story of a single woman with Aspergers who adopts two boys with Down's Syndrome.
Library: 
Parenting
Personal Account
Aspergers

Autism Autobiography and Adaptations

Author: 
Kluth, Paula
Publisher: 
Teaching Exceptional Children; (March/April 2004)
Type: 
Article
ID: 
3842
Price: 
$0.00
Location: 
CLASS 34
Notes: 
Article incorporates many first hand suggestions and accounts. Lighting, sounds, communication, eye contact and deciphering language are all covered.
Library: 
Classroom
Education
Personal Account
Biography

Can I Tell you About Asperger Syndrome

Author: 
Welton, Jude
Publisher: 
Jessica Kingsley Publishers; (2004)
Type: 
Book
ID: 
3833
Price: 
$10.00
Location: 
Lending Library; Danvers
Notes: 
NEW 05/2004 Author invites readers to learn about AS from his perspective. This illustrated book is ideal for boys/girls between 7-15 years old. Excellent starting point for family/classroom discussions.
Library: 
Asperger Syndrome
Personal Account

Child Called Noah A Family Journey

Author: 
Greenfeld, Josh
Publisher: 
Warner Paperback Library; 1972 ISBN: 0-15-616862-6
Type: 
Book
ID: 
364
Price: 
$8.00
Location: 
Lending Library; (3) Danvers
Notes: 
05/2004 3rd COPY DONATED Memorable personal account.
Library: 
Parent
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