Nicol's Way: Autism ~ A Journey of Discovery
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| Rating | : | 4.27 (604 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0991436504 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
I felt like I was in the journey with Diann Sespico and tucker Before I read this book, I didn't know too much about autism. I felt like I was in the journey with Diann Sespico and her family when they found out that her daughter was diagnosed with autism. I learned about this disease and how helpless it could be, but Diann was able to show her journey and how she navigated these challenges with humor, love and courage. She provi
I had a gut feeling to do more in an effort to understand this peaceful, loving child. I had to trust myself. Through persistence, research, support of family and friends and the opening of our minds and hearts, many doors opened for us which in turn led to many new challenges and choices. She appeared to be developing normally, yet at 12 months, Nicol never responded to her name, she had little eye contact, her muscles were flaccid and she made no attempt to walk, point, verbally communicate or use language. Follow our Journey of Discovery in Nicol's Way.. I expressed my concerns to the professionals only to be told that I was over-reacting. What do you do when your child is diagnosed with autism? What do you do when the professionals know little about this developmentally delayed disorder? Where do you go for help? Nicol Sespico was born on August 12, 1982, a happy and healthy baby. I couldn't give up. I knew something was wrong. I