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The Boy Who Healed a School: A True Story of Autism, Courage, and Kindness
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Biographies GeneralAutism Spectrum DisordersSpecial Education
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Publisher: Michelle Oldfield
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.54 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The Boy Who Healed a School captures a single year that changed a school, a family, and a community. When six-year-old Justin begins school, unfamiliar surroundings trigger daily meltdowns that overshadow his sweet, curious nature. Fueled by fear and misunderstanding, a growing group of parents and teachers demands his immediate removal--setting in motion a year that will test everyone involved.
Justin's special education teacher sees the beautiful soul beneath the chaos. Though new to autism, Justin and his determined, self-taught mother become her guides. Together, they enter a race against time to see the world through Justin's eyes. Through trial, error, and abundant laughter they develop creative, unconventional strategies that help Justin connect, learn, and thrive.
This true story is written with the pacing, tension, and emotional depth of a novel. It is at once a memoir and a testament to what grit, ingenuity, and love can achieve. Drawing on the author's 24 years as a special educator and her current work as a professor of education, the story offers insight and strategies that speak directly to any parent or educator facing similar challenges.
Can a resilient child, a tenacious mother, and a teacher carrying wounds from her own past withstand mounting pressure and pave a path toward true belonging?
Filled with humor, practical insights for families and educators, and the healing power of unconditional kindness, The Boy Who Healed a School reveals what can happen when a community moves beyond fear, embraces differences, and learns from a child it once struggled to understand. The story appeals to any reader, parent, or teacher who has ever wondered what real belonging looks like--and what it takes to build it.
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