A Boy Who Belongs: Through the Early Days of Profound Autism and a Love That Rewrites Everything

A story of profound autism, unconditional love, and the fight to belong.

A Boy Who Belongs is an unflinchingly poetic memoir about raising a profoundly autistic, non-verbal child as a solo parent. By blending prose and reflection, author Carrie Hamilton explores grief, fierce love, and the quiet journey from trying to “fit in” to creating a place to belong. From broken systems and misunderstood behaviours to moments of unexpected joy, this is not a guidebook — it’s a companion for parents wh...