Advance Praise for Voices from the Spectrum

“Voices from the Spectrum is a symphony of rich density… At times easy to read and at times the kind of reading that leaves lumps in the throat and thuds in the heart, [it] is always honest and genuine. I whole-heartedly recommend it.”

— Liane Holliday Willey, Ed.D., author of
Pretending to be Normal and Asperger Syndrome in the Family

“…a masterful collection of essays…it is uniformly poignant, often brutally honest and always uplifting. … Voices from the Spectrum is the first comprehensive collection of personal experiences that encompasses the tragedy, the mystery and the gifts of autism.”

— Lawrence W. Brown, md
Associate Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

“…a gem of a book… These carefully edited essays present a rich portrait of families as they come to grips with the vicissitudes of autism. They reflect a kaleidoscope of perspectives, emotions and coping mechanisms that will help readers sort out their path as they come to grips with the challenges of this disorder.”

— Milton Seligman, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, University of Pittsburgh

Co-author of the forthcoming third edition of Ordinary Families, Special Children

“Cindy Ariel and Robert Naseef have put together a unique collection of first-hand accounts of the autistic spectrum, providing a voice for parents, grandparents, and siblings, as well as people with Asperger’s Syndrome. These voices complement the professional perspective and teach us how autism feels to each of these observers. A rare anthology.”

— Simon Baron-Cohen, Professor

Autism Research Centre, Cambridge, UK

“This book gave me the unique experience of seeing ‘behind the scenes’ with a view of the impact on families of the diagnosis, treatment and interactions with treating professionals. I recommend that you put this book on your list of required reading for family, friends, colleagues and trainees to improve care of children and families with autistic spectrum disorder.”

— Susan E. Levy, md, Director, Regional Autism Center
The Children’s Seashore House of
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

“Voices from the Spectrum is a beautiful collection of personal essays. A must read for any parent struggling to accept and embrace the diagnosis. This book gives you a rare and heartfelt glimpse of personal journeys of parents, grandparents, siblings, professionals, and adults affected by autism who have found peace of mind, joy in their life, and tremendous personal growth in the process.”

— Nancy D. Wiseman, Founder and President
First Signs, Inc. and author of Could It Be Autism?
A Parent’s Guide to the First Signs and Next Steps

The editors are pledging all of the royalties from this volume to UNICEF.

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