George and Sam
George and Sam by Charlotte Moore, published by Penguin Adult on May 26, 2005, is a 252-page exploration of family life with autism. In this book, Moore shares her experiences raising her three children, focusing on her two oldest sons, George and Sam, who are autistic, while also including insights about their younger brother, Jake, who is not. The narrative blends personal memoir with current information about autism, providing a comprehensive look at the challenges and realities faced by families navigating this condition.
Readers will find a detailed account of the circumstances surrounding George and Sam’s birth, their behaviors, diagnoses, and treatments. Moore effectively conveys the complexities of daily life in a household affected by autism, making this book relevant for those interested in biography, family relationships, and psychology. The combination of personal anecdotes and factual information offers a unique perspective on autism spectrum disorders, making it a significant resource for understanding childhood development in the context of autism.
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Charlotte Moore has three children: the two oldest, George and Sam, are autistic; the youngest Jake is not. In this extraordinary book, which combines personal memoir with the most recent known information on this most fascinating and elusive of conditions, she describes the circumstances of their birth, behaviour, diagnosis, treatment – and brilliantly conveys what daily life is like for a family with autism. It’s an invaluable book for anyone with an interest in childhood and child development.
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