Born during the sunrise-- an auspicious beginning-- the Azumas' newborn son is named Hikaru, which means 'light.' But during one play date, his mother notices that her son is slightly different from the other children. In this alternately heartwarming and bittersweet tale, a young mother tries to cope with both the overwhelming discovery of her child's autism and the trials of raising him while keeping her family together. This is a story that resonates...

Jen Young, a young Mormon mother, has always felt that she can make life perfect for her family until life's challenges and a difficult struggle raising an autistic daughter teach her to reach out to family, ward members, and God.

"A KUED original production, On the Spectrum focuses on the stories of three Utahns to examine the challenges faced by children and adults living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and the impact it has on families. This documentary will take the audience to the front lines of Utah's response, profiling the men, women, and children living with and responding to Austism Spectrum Disorder. In the process, On the Spectrum provides a compelling, visual...

The father of a child who was diagnosed as autistic at the age of two describes the intensive therapies that were pursued before Carly had a breakthrough at the age of ten, when she began using her computer to communicate.

"Ellen's personal experiences as a parent of children with autism and ADHD, a celebrated autism author, and a contributor to numerous publications, classrooms, conferences, and websites around the world coalesce to create a guide for all who come in contact with a child on the autism spectrum. This updated edition delves into expanded thought and deeper discussion of communication issues, social processing skills, and the critical roles adult perspectives...

"With her popular blog, Finding Cooper's Voice, Kate Swenson has provided hope and comfort for hundreds of thousands of parents of children with Autism. Now, Kate shares her inspiring story in this powerful memoir about motherhood and unconditional love"--

Jack dreads summer because his single mother has to work and leaves him at home with his boring little sister, who's autistic. She doesn't talk at all. Ever. But one day while they're at a flea market, she does talk. She tells Jack to trade their mother's car for a box of mysterious seeds. It's the best mistake Jack has ever made!

"Zak knows he's not quite like his siblings and classmates. Bright lights and big crowds send him into freak-out mode. Hugs make him uncomfortable, too. His atypical behaviors, from flapping his arms to spinning his body, seem so out of place. But for Zak, that's just how he copes. Despite some peculiar behaviors, Zak's desires and disappointments are as ordinary as any child's. He loves watches; he hates being excluded. As Zak embraces life the only...