Walker Finds a Way: Running Into the Adult World with Autism

By Robert Hughes and Robert Hughes

Most people would describe Walker Hughes as warm, enthusiastic andcharismatic - even if he doesn't say very much. But after severalhappy years living a group home, Walker descended into a deepunhappiness, and his parents were told that their son withlow-functioning autism was 'unmanageable' and a danger toothers. Where did it all go wrong?From the author of Running withWalker, this witty and touching memoir tells a story of crisis andrecovery of a young man with low-functioning autism. Battlingmiscommunication, misinterpreted behaviour and a lack of appropriateservices, Walker and his parents' resilience shines through,providing a much-needed portrayal about what life is like for adultswith low-functioning autism, and how we can understand the complexpersonalities of people with communication difficulties.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1785920103
• ISBN13: 9781785920103
• Release Date: January 2016
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 9.2"