Autism Mothers Speak Out

A wonderful collection of stories by parents from all over the world of their children’s lives with ASD. These portrayals from different families and their different situations convey, as one parent wrote, ‘Happiness and fulfillment of the dreams of our children with autism are in our hands’. As one reads through these stories, often with tears in one’s eyes, we revel in their heroism, hard work, and joy, from what they and their children have achieved together. – Gary B. Mesibov, Professor Emeritus, University of North CarolinaInspirational stories of unconditional love by mothers raising a child with autism into adulthood. Mothers who have tremendous strength and determination to achieve quality of life and happiness for their children and many other people with autism. An affirmation from around the world that mothers are the key to understanding their child’s autism. – Hilde De Clercq, Director of the Centre for Training on Autism Belgium, Parent, and Author

Stephanie Lord has worked with young people with autism since 1979. She developed the Touch Talks programme for children with autism. Stephanie is Chair of the Association for Heads and teachers of Adults and Children with Autism, as well as representing education on the International Federation of Aromatherapists. She is currently Principal of Heathermount, The Learning Centre.