A Will of His Own

Reflections on Parenting a Child with Autism - Revised Edition

Kelly Harland
Foreword by Jane Asher, President of the National Autistic Society

Paperback: £14.99 / $24.95

2007, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 160pp
ISBN: 978-1-84310-869-6, BIC 2: JM JMC VFJD

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'Kelly Harland's wonderfully clear, unsentimental and yet moving account of her daily struggles with Will brings a whole new perspective to our understanding [of autism]. Her descriptions of the continually changing hopes and aspirations that she and her husband have for him will have echoes for every parent, especially those of children affected by this complex, multi-faceted condition.'

- from the foreword by Jane Asher, President of The National Autistic Society

Praise for the first edition:

'There's a miraculous alchemy to these stories of one small boy.'

- The Seattle Times

'A Will of His Own sends a powerful and essentially positive message of hope, learning, and growth... highly recommended reading.'

- Midwest Book Review

'This emotional, warm, interesting and easy to read book will appeal to professionals and parents alike.'

- Aukids Managzine

'In "A will of his own" the author's melodic tones capture snapshots of her son from his early days and onwards as he grows and develops into a young man. It's no accident that Kelly is a "musician" as her voice as a writer comes over as a warm and affectionate melody... A slim volume full of delicate, poignant insights but with the strength of powerfully honed reality.'

- Whitterer on Autism

Author information

• Kelly Harland

Subject areas

• Fiction & Memoirs
• Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes

Keywords

• autism,
• children,
• families,
• memoirs,
• parenting

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