The Spark: A Mother's Story of Nurturing Genius

Author: Kristine Barnett  Publisher: Random House Canada   Date: 2014

Description: The extraordinary memoir of a mother's love, commitment and nurturing, which allowed her son, originally diagnosed with severe autism, to flourish into a universally recognized genius--and how any parent can help their child find their spark.
 
Today, at 13, Jacob is a paid researcher in quantum physics, working on extending Einstein's theory of relativity. Diagnosed at 1 with severe autism, at 3 he was assigned to life-skills classes and his parents were told to adjust their expectations. The goal: tying his own shoes at 16. Kristine's belief in the power of hope and the dazzling possibilities that can occur when we keep our minds open and learn to fuel a child's true potential changed everything. - from Amazon

ISBN-10 : 0307362787   ISBN-13 : 978-0307362780

Tags: Parenting & Relationships, Autism & Asperger's Syndrome, Creativity & Genius, Education, Strength Building, Empowerment, Early Childhood, Family Structures, Inclusive Education, Diversity,