The journey with Joshua: Educating my autistic child
The Meyers faced their worst fears when the doctor confirmed that their two-year-old son, Joshua, was showing signs of brain damage through his struggles with relationships, coordination, and behavior. Although not fitting the traditional mold for brain damage, Joshua's parents had to come to terms with the reality of his autism. In a time of little understanding or support for autism, Naomi Meyer, a seasoned teacher of young children, made the bold decision to personally educate her son. The journey with Joshua chronicles one couple's quest for a nurturing environment for their special needs child, and Joshua's determined fight to become a valued member of his family. More than that, it reveals the incredible strength and determination of Joshua's mother, who fearlessly entered the isolated world of autism as both a mother and a teacher. Through constant self-reflection and inner turmoil, she strove to balance Joshua's needs with those of her family. And in the end, it was Joshua himself who showed her the way. Written under
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Language : English