Autism Heroes: Portraits of Families Meeting the Challenge
Autor Barbara Firestone Teddi Cole Fotografii de Joe Buissinken Limba Engleză Hardback – 30 sep 2007
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Specificații
ISBN-10: 1843108372
Pagini: 218
Dimensiuni: 247 x 287 x 21 mm
Greutate: 1.33 kg
Editura: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Ltd
Locul publicării:United Kingdom
Notă biografică
Barbara Firestone, PhD is President, CEO and founder of The Help Group, the largest and most comprehensive non-profit organization of its kind in the U.S. serving children with autism spectrum disorders and other special needs. Widely recognized for her leadership, vision and innovation, Dr. Firestone was appointed Vice Chair of the California Legislative Blue Ribbon Commission on Autism, and The Help Group - UCLA Autism Research Alliance was recently launched in conjunction with UCLA's Semel Institute. At state and national levels, she actively promotes autism awareness, early identification and intervention and the expansion of education and treatment opportunities for children, adolescents and young adults. Joe Buissink is an internationally acclaimed photographer and world-renowned teacher and lecturer. He has received numerous awards for his work, including the International Leadership Award in Photography by the International Photographic Council at the United Nations. He is part of Canon's distinguished group of Explorers of Light, has been featured on Good Morning America and many other programs, and his work has appeared in numerous publications. As the parent of a child with an autism spectrum disorder, Joe brings a special sensitivity and artistry to portraying the families in Autism Heroes and has generously donated his time and talent to this project.
Descriere
This book provides a compelling account of the experiences of 38 families from different walks of life confronting the challenges of autism with courage, tenacity and love. Each narrative is set against the backdrop of Firestone's insightful essays which are fundamentally important to all families living with autism.
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- Independent Publisher Book Awards Bronze Medal Winner, 2008