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Eileen Miller
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Publisher | Jessica Kingsley Publishers | ||
ISBN | 9781843108894 | ||
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Jayne
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Synopsis
For many years Eileen Miller's daughter, Kim, was unable to verbalize her experiences and emotions, but she was able to communicate using a less conventional language: her art. "The Girl who Spoke with Pictures" tells the story of a young woman with autism, and how her enlightening drawings enabled her to share her view of the world.Illustrated with drawings created by Kim between the ages of 3 and 17 years old, the book gives an insight into how Kim expressed her thoughts and feelings through pictures, revealing her capacity to learn and be understood by those around her. Reflecting on her daughter's artwork, the author explores the concept of art as a universal language that can transcend barriers and enhance the personal and educational experiences of those with autism.This book provides a window into one autistic girl's experience of life and will be essential reading for teachers, parents, and anyone with an interest in autism.
Review
Eileen Miller's book which talks about her daughter is a very moving account of how her daughter learnt to express what she wanted to say in pictures, although later she did learn to talk.
I found this book to be so open with a wonderful insight into Kim's life. Her sister who was two years older grew up as a normal child doing everything a normal child does. Kim did go through all stages of the school system but only because her mother became her advocate and battled for the chance to talk to teachers and class room assistants, and tours around the classrooms quite a few times before term started.
The pictures in the book are explicit of her moods, and the way Kim sees her world and the way she interprets it is just explains it all. As a person with Autism I can understand her confusion when in the lunch hall they moved to different tables weekly, this would throw Kim's day into confusion because as those of us on the spectrum know that the change in a daily patten will upset our individual routine and cause problems for our normal structured day.
I must commend Eileen and her family for sharing this wonderful talent that her daughter had and for being her daughter's advocate and fighting for all she needed to get her through her education . Also for sharing their family story.
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