She was a lovely doelike little one, with an powerful, graceful fragility. In her very first year, she picked up words, smiled and laughed, and realized to walk. But then Anne-Marie began to turn inward. And when her tiny lady misplaced some of the phrases she had acquired, cried inconsolably, and showed no interest in any individual all around her, Catherine Maurice took her to physicians who gave her a devastating diagnosis: autism.
In their desperate battle to preserve their daughter, the Maurices plunged into a healthcare nightmare of false hopes, “miracle cures,” and infuriating ideas that Anne-Marie’s autism was by some means their fault. Ultimately, Anne-Marie was saved by an intensive behavioral treatment.
Allow Me Hear Your Voice is a mother’s illuminating account of how one particular loved ones triumphed about autism. It is an totally unforgettable guide, as fantastically created as it is beneficial.
“A vivid and uplifting tale . . . Offers new strength to mother and father who refuse to give up on their autistic youngsters.” — Kirkus Assessments
“Remarkable . . . Heartfelt . . . A lifeline to families in related circumstances.” — Library Journal
Permit Me Listen to Your Voice: A Family’s Triumph above Autism
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