Nathan's Journey

Nathan's Journey
by Helen Barclay

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Author: Helen Barclay
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-07
ISBN: 0975541706
Number of pages: 72
Publisher: HGB Enterprises

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Book Review: Traveling With Nathan
Summary: 5 Stars

This sterling work chronicles the progress of Nathan, a young boy diagnosed with autism. Red flags are first noticed at his third birthday party. Other behaviors indicative of autism become more glaringly apparent as well. Nathan makes his round of the specialists and special education programs. He makes spectacular progress and later becomes a vital member of a basketball team. He is also elected class president.

This book is beautifully accompanied with photographs of Nathan; his family; people he works with such as teachers and therapists as well as his many peers. Readers are treated to Nathan's trip to Jamaica to visit other family members. Nathan's joy in his family and his pleasure in the trip will undoubtedly warm the hearts of all who read his story.

I just love this book. I also like the way things that are part of Nathan's life are photographed and identified such as the white Honda Accord. Nathan's story is presented in a gentle and accepting way; in fact acceptance is underscored throughout this book. Not only is the need for accessibility for Nathan described, but its inverse, accessibility to the neurotypical world is also provided.

You will root for Nathan the whole way through and be so delighted to be part of his team. Way to go, Team Nathan!

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Summary of Nathan's Journey

Nathan?s Journey is the story of a young boy?s struggle with autism. At age three when he was first diagnosed, Nathan was unable to communicate. The book traces Nathan?s progress through special needs school to a time when he becomes class president and plays basketball for a local team.

Nathan?s Journey was written for school-aged children to help them understand why an autistic sibling or friend is different. Adults will also find the book uplifting and filled with valuable information about helping an autistic child. Over fifty color photographs of Nathan, his family, and his classmates enhance the story.

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