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Breaking Autism's Barriers Bill Davis

Breaking Autism's Barriers By Bill Davis

Breaking Autism's Barriers by Bill Davis


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Summary

Few books about autism have been written from a father's perspective. None so effectively walks the reader through each moment of a family's experience. It is an honest, direct account from a father's point of view of bringing up a child with autism, and the pressures and pleasures this brings to him, his wife Jae and his daughter Jessica.

Breaking Autism's Barriers Summary

Breaking Autism's Barriers: A Father's Story by Bill Davis

Bill Davis is the father of Chris, who has autism. Breaking Autism's Barriers: A Father's Story chronicles Bill's fight to overcome the physical, emotional, public, educational, and therapeutic obstacles to his son's disorder. Few books about autism have been written from a father's perspective. None so effectively walks the reader through each moment of a family's experience. It is an honest, direct account from a father's point of view of bringing up a child with autism, and the pressures and pleasures this brings to him, his wife Jae and his daughter Jessica. Now a leading autism advocate, Bill Davis gives advice and support to families trapped in a frustrating, unyielding system. Every facet of daily life with autism - including potty-training, aggression, marriage, family support, and finances - is discussed, with humour and realism. Breaking Autism's Barriers gives useful information to help parents jump the hurdles necessary to get a diagnosis, effective education, skilled therapists, and funding. Professionals will gain great insight on how to work better with families struggling with autism. And families will take comfort in knowing they are not alone, and be inspired by an ordinary man like Bill who is overcoming autism's obstacles

Breaking Autism's Barriers Reviews

I learned more about children with autism spectrum disorders in one day with Bill Davis and his family than in all the time I have spent on this issue before or since. Also, I discovered the remarkable dedication and tenacity of parents whose children are challenged by disabilities. This book will be an inspiration to every parent of a special child. -- Congressman Jim Greenwood - Sponsor of the Advancement in Pediatric Autism Act and Autism Advocate
As a therapist, the insights afforded by a personal account are invaluable. Bill Davis's easy-to-read narrative makes a refreshing change from textbook accounts of the characteristics of autism. -- The British Journal of Occupational Therapy

About Bill Davis

Bill Davis has trained and spoken to many Police Departments, Fire Fighters, Ambulance workers, State Troopers, Group Home workers, Emergency Room workers, Universities, parents and Support Groups. Recently, he has received the Temple University's Center of Disabilities "End the Victim's Silence Advocacy Award". He has also been cited by the PA State Senate for work with the Police and the Disabled. He was a speaker at the PA Crime Commission Conference 2002 and at the Penn State Autism Conference 2002, and keynote speaker at Chapter Leaders ASA (Autism Society of America) in Dallas 2000. He is also past president of the Harrisburg Chapter ASA. Wendy Goldband Schunick has a Master's degree in social work and has been a television news producer in Washington DC and Baltimore. She was presented the World Hunger Media Award at the United Nations for a series about hunger in America, before deciding to start a family. She is currently a marketing writer.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Tattooed for Life. 1. The beginning. 2. Finding appropriate education. 3. Daily life. 4. Advocacy and education. 5. Learning to cope. 6. Inspiration. Index.

Additional information

GOR002003249
9781853029790
1853029793
Breaking Autism's Barriers: A Father's Story by Bill Davis
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
2001-02-15
400
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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