There's A Boy In Here, Revised edition: A mother and son tell the story of his emergence from the bonds of autism
Updated and Revised Edition! There's A Boy In Here provides an insightful view from inside the mind of autism.

This dual autobiography is written in point-counterpoint style by Sean and his mother, Judy Barron. Together, they chronicle his young life and the effects of autism on him and his family. As a young person, Sean was confrontational, uncontrollable, "isolated and desperately unhappy." Baffled about how to interact with others, he felt "like an alien from outer space."

Then, at seventeen, Sean experienced a breakthrough that began his release from autism. Today he's a public speaker, journalist, and close to his family. Read this inspiring story and discover how he was able to become a successful journalist, have a strong relationship with his girlfriend, and live a full and independent life.

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There's A Boy In Here, Revised edition: A mother and son tell the story of his emergence from the bonds of autism
Updated and Revised Edition! There's A Boy In Here provides an insightful view from inside the mind of autism.

This dual autobiography is written in point-counterpoint style by Sean and his mother, Judy Barron. Together, they chronicle his young life and the effects of autism on him and his family. As a young person, Sean was confrontational, uncontrollable, "isolated and desperately unhappy." Baffled about how to interact with others, he felt "like an alien from outer space."

Then, at seventeen, Sean experienced a breakthrough that began his release from autism. Today he's a public speaker, journalist, and close to his family. Read this inspiring story and discover how he was able to become a successful journalist, have a strong relationship with his girlfriend, and live a full and independent life.

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There's A Boy In Here, Revised edition: A mother and son tell the story of his emergence from the bonds of autism

There's A Boy In Here, Revised edition: A mother and son tell the story of his emergence from the bonds of autism

There's A Boy In Here, Revised edition: A mother and son tell the story of his emergence from the bonds of autism

There's A Boy In Here, Revised edition: A mother and son tell the story of his emergence from the bonds of autism

Overview

Updated and Revised Edition! There's A Boy In Here provides an insightful view from inside the mind of autism.

This dual autobiography is written in point-counterpoint style by Sean and his mother, Judy Barron. Together, they chronicle his young life and the effects of autism on him and his family. As a young person, Sean was confrontational, uncontrollable, "isolated and desperately unhappy." Baffled about how to interact with others, he felt "like an alien from outer space."

Then, at seventeen, Sean experienced a breakthrough that began his release from autism. Today he's a public speaker, journalist, and close to his family. Read this inspiring story and discover how he was able to become a successful journalist, have a strong relationship with his girlfriend, and live a full and independent life.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781949177398
Publisher: Future Horizons, Inc.
Publication date: 07/06/2020
Pages: 300
Product dimensions: 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range: 13 - 18 Years

About the Author

Judy Barron is a lyricist and writer who divides her time between writing children's songs and books, and painting floor cloths and faux finishes. She lives in Poland, Ohio

Sean Barron is a very interesting and intelligent man who has faced the challenge of autism. There Is a Boy in Here has won many accolades for offering the unique perspectives of two people who look at the same world but see and feel entirely different things. Sean Barron has progressed to the point that it is difficult to even realize that he once was truly impacted by autism/Asperger's Syndrome. He is now a journalist who lives independently, and recently co-authored Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships with Dr. Temple Grandin. Sean is a graduate of Youngstown State University, and works as a reporter for the Youngstown Vindicator.

Table of Contents

Chapter One: Once a Sensory Teen, Always a Sensory Teen

Chapter Two: A Crash Course on Your Senses

Chapter Three: The Shift

Chapter Four: The Fun You: Social Life

Chapter Five: The Smart You: Academic Life

Chapter Six: The Home You: Family Life

Chapter Seven: The Bae You: Romantic Life

Chapter Eight: The Public You: Social Media Life

Chapter Nine: The Professional You: Job Life

Chapter Ten: Leaving High School

Chapter Eleven: Advocating for Yourself

Chapter Twelve: Treatment, Tools, and Techniques

Chapter Thirteen: Forward into the Future

Reference List

Glossary

Acknowledgements

About the Author

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