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This is a personal narrative written by Barry Neil Kaufman, a father of an autistic child, detailing his son's increasing submission into the world of infantile autism and his, his wife's, and his daughters' efforts to understand and care for him. The book explores the challenges faced by families of autistic children and the importance of support, as well as the potential for positive outcomes through understanding and acceptance.
First publish date: 1976
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: Barry Neil Kaufman
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