Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Walker Finds a Way: Running Into the Adult World with Autism
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- Robert Hughes
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Hardcover
- 9781785920103
- 9.2 X 6.3 X 0.7 inches
- 1 pounds
- Biography & Autobiography > People with Disabilities
- English
Secure TransactionBook Description
Most people would describe Walker Hughes as warm, enthusiastic and charismatic - even if he doesn't say very much. But after several happy years living in a group home, Walker descended into a deep unhappiness, and his parents were told that their son with low-functioning autism was 'unmanageable' and a danger to others. Where did it all go wrong?
From the author of Running with Walker, this witty and touching memoir tells a story of crisis and recovery of a young man with low-functioning autism. Battling miscommunication, misinterpreted behaviour and a lack of appropriate services, Walker and his parents' resilience shines through, providing a much-needed portrayal about what life is like for adults with low-functioning autism, and how we can understand the complex personalities of people with communication difficulties.
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