Sam and Chester: How a Mischievous Pig Transformed the Life of My Autistic Son
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Rating | : | 4.12 (569 Votes) |
Asin | : | 0593077369 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2014-10-25 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Heartbreaking." —Telegraph
Eventually, Sam was diagnosed with autism. He now has the ability to communicate his feelings, make friends, and is caring and kind towards others. The tiny pig refused to leave Sam's side—it was as if he knew that Sam needed a friend. His mother, Jo, was at a loss as to what to do as she saw her son grow increasingly isolated and begin to suffer from uncontrollable meltdowns. It is the emotional story of a mother's fight to win back her son.. Sam's condition continued to worsen and, just when Jo had all but given up hope of being able to help him, the family went on a day trip to a nearby miniature pig farm. Sam and Chester is the heart-warming story of how a teacup-sized ginger pig helped to transform the life of a boy with aut