Comments on: A Friend Like Henry

By: The Power of a Dog « Mmmmm Blogging

The Power of a Dog « Mmmmm Blogging — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:27:26 +0000

[...] son and how a dog opened up the boy’s world and in turn theirs. Here is a link to a review: http://www.5minutesforbooks.com/211/a-friend-like-henry/. Now really the only experience I’ve had with autistic children would be babysitting an [...]

By: Leigh Attaway Wilcox

Leigh Attaway Wilcox — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:57:23 +0000

Sorry . . . the above question was posed for Jane, response #87.

By: Leigh Attaway Wilcox

Leigh Attaway Wilcox — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:42:29 +0000

Jane–I’m curious: what are your “mixed feelings” about the kids you encounter with autism?

Thanks,
~Leigh Attaway Wilcox
Mother to 5 year old with Asperger’s Syndrome and Sensory Processing Disorder
Children’s Book Author & Freelance Editor/Writer

By: Leigh Attaway Wilcox

Leigh Attaway Wilcox — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:38:22 +0000

I thoroughly enjoyed this review and I’m looking forward to getting my hands on a copy of this book!

My son also lives with a form of Autism–Asperger’s Syndrome. Our lives dramatically changed when we received a diagnosis. Almost two years later, my sweet and challenging gift of a son is doing amazingly well in a typical Kindergarten setting at our local Elementary School. It hasn’t been easy. Our savings have dwindled to nothing and we have begun borrowing from my husband’s 401K in order to pay for the doctor’s bills, therapy costs, special diet and supplements that are helping our son function so well and find such joy in daily life.

Autism is exhausting, but it isn’t what defines us. Love defines us . . . that is why I’m drawn to this book . . . it seems as though love defines this special family as well and it is quite touching that a precious canine had such a big role to play in healing the hurt this family was enduring!

~Leigh Attaway Wilcox
Mother to 5 year old with Asperger’s Syndrome and Sensory Processing Disorder
Children’s Book Author & Freelance Editor/Writer

By: Timothy Sternberg

Timothy Sternberg — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 03:44:17 +0000

This sounds like an emotional book.

By: J Chaborek

J Chaborek — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:44:35 +0000

Thank you for this review and bringing the book to my attention, it seems like it is going to be a really great read.

By: Donna Kozar

Donna Kozar — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:21:57 +0000

The book sounds really good.

By: Charlene Kuser

Charlene Kuser — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:03:31 +0000

This book sounds warm and touching.Having a
child who has a disability,I can tell you it
is nice to be able to connect with someone else
who is going through the same thing.Animals
are great they can perceive problems from the
outside looking in.Please enter me and thanks