| The Dragons of Autism: Autism as a Source of Wisdom Contributor(s): Holland, Olga (Author) |
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ISBN: 1843107414 ISBN-13: 9781843107415 Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers OUR PRICE: $17.05 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2002 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Family & Relationships | Children With Special Needs - Psychology | Psychopathology - Autism Spectrum Disorders - Family & Relationships | Parenting - General |
| Dewey: 618.928 |
| LCCN: 2002027533 |
| Physical Information: 0.48" H x 6.14" W x 9.2" (0.71 lbs) 208 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Family - Topical - Mentally Challenged |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: When a child is diagnosed with autism, the parents' initial reaction is often one of hopelessness and fear that nothing can be done. Olga Holland experienced these emotions when her son Billy was diagnosed, but instead of giving up hope, she developed strategies to contain Billy's autistic behaviors, and since then she and her family have come to view autism as a blessing, not a curse. In this book Olga describes the real-world strategies that have made Billy better able to cope with life, reducing his meltdowns and helping him to accept variety and change, and she explains how working with autism's many strengths has led to a better quality of life for all her family. Full of advice for both day-to-day living and long-term progress, The Dragons of Autism is a positive and inspirational read, with Olga's deep love for her son evident throughout. |
Contributor Bio(s): Holland, Olga: - Olga Holland was born in the former Soviet Union, where she was trained as an economist. Due to her insistence on exercising her constitutional rights as a Soviet citizen, she was labelled a political dissident, and in 1986 the authorities suggested that she emigrate. She moved to the US, where she married and had two children. Her son, Billy, born in 1993, was diagnosed as autistic when he was four years old. He now attends mainstream school with an aide, and is in a public school class for gifted and talented children. |
