Friend Like Henry The Remarkable True Story of an Autistic Boy and the Dog That Unlocked His World

Name: Friend Like Henry The Remarkable True Story of an Autistic Boy and the Dog That Unlocked His World
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ISBN: 9781402214066

ISBN-10: 1402214065

ISBN-13: 9781402214066

Edition: N/A

Authors: Nuala Gardner

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A Friend Like Henry is a mother's heartwarming account of how her little boy conquered his autism with the help of a devoted family dog. When Jamie and Nuala Gardner chose a puppy for their son Dale, they weren't an ordinary family choosing an ordinary pet. Dale's autism was so severe that the smallest deviation from his routine could provoke a terrifying tantrum. Their family life was almost destroyed by his condition. His parents were consumed by attempts to break into their son's world and give him the help he desperately needed. But after years of constant effort and slow progress, the Gardners' lives were transformed when they welcomed a new family member, Henry, a gorgeous golden…

Book details

List price: $17.99
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Incorporated
Publication date: 9/1/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 280
Size: 5.00" wide x 7.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.704
Language: English



Prologue



The Arrival



A Different Child



A Lonely Battle



Henry: A Really Useful Dog



The Voice



The Kick



Make or Break



A Fitting Tribute



The Miracle



Independence



Tough Decisions



Harry



A Whole New World



Granda George



Letting Go


In His Own Words


Afterword


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