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Carly's Voice

Breaking Through Autism

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Carly's Voice

By: Arthur Fleischmann, Carly Fleischmann
Narrated by: Patrick Lawlor, Cassandra Campbell
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At the age of two, Carly Fleischmann was diagnosed with severe autism and an oral motor condition that prevented her from speaking. Doctors predicted that she would never intellectually develop beyond the abilities of a small child. Although she made some progress after years of intensive behavioral and communication therapy, Carly remained largely unreachable. Then, at age 10, Carly had a breakthrough. While sitting in her kitchen with her devoted therapist, Howie, Carly reached over to the laptop and typed "MEAN", referring to Howie's efforts to get her to do her work for the day. She then went on to further explain her recalcitrant mood by typing "TEETH HURT", much to Howie's astonishment. This was the beginning of Carly's journey toward self-realization.

Although Carly still struggles with all the symptoms of autism, which she describes with uncanny accuracy and detail, she now has regular, witty, and profound conversations on the computer with her family, her therapists, and the thousands of people who follow her via her blog and on Facebook and Twitter. A 2009 segment on 20/20 brought her story to national attention, and she has since appeared on television with Larry King, Ellen DeGeneres, and Holly Robinson Peete, all of whom have developed warm relationships with her.

In Carly's Voice, her father, Arthur Fleischmann, blends Carly's own words with his story of getting to know his remarkable daughter. One of the first books to explore firsthand the challenges of living with autism, it brings listeners inside a once-secret world in the company of an inspiring young woman who has found her voice and her mission.

©2012 Arthur Fleischmann and Carly Fleischmann (P)2012 Tantor
Children's Health Relationships Autism Inspiring Heartfelt Witty Thought-Provoking
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" Carly's Voice makes it very clear that a non-verbal person with autism has a rich inner life. Typing independently enabled Carly to express wit, explain her sensory problems, and show that a good mind has been freed." (Temple Grandin)
Inspiring Story • Insightful Perspective • Engaging Narration • Eye-opening Account • Moving Journey • Honest Portrayal
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Everyone should read this book, having autistic child or not. It helps us understanding people's behaviors and dealing with their difficulties. Makes us much more comprehensive in many situations. Simply great!!!!

Extremely useful!!!

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As Mom to a nonverbal autistic son, I related deeply with this father's emotional challenges in enduring the havoc that autism creates while loving the child whose body creates it. Insights by Carly at the end of the book are helpful in understanding some of the behaviors my son exhibits.

Must read for anyone living or working with autism

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what a great story of determination, faith, and unheard-before findings! I am in awe of the girl and her parents. It is sad there are many people who cannot provide the same kind of support for their authistic children...

heartbreaking but encouraging

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So insightful this is the best book I’ve listen to in a long time! I loved it!

Excellent

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very informative, open, and authentic. describes the hardships a family struggles with and the incredibly tough work of the autistic person to develop. Loved the explanation Carly gives about her outbursts, feelings she has and audiofiltering. Very thankful and hope to continue to see each of my clients as individuals, finding creative ways to interact with them and always believe I. them no matter how slow progress seems at times. I feel blessed to work with Autistic people. thanks again for your book!

Eye Opening about Autism

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it took a little while to get into, but it's a great book. I laughed and teared up. Carly and her family are very inspiring!

great book!

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a great read about things you don't think about often but really you need to think about more often we take so much for granted and when your eyes are open to something that you don't think about it makes you appreciate what you do have and make sure you want to get back to the people that don't have

truly inspiring

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This book enlightened my take on children on the Spectrum. Carly and her Father confirmed what my daughters Psychiatrist explained to me. Unlocking a child who has been exceptionally wired to take in more then an atypical brain is fascinating. It truly is a super power once all involved begin to understand and desire to use these gifts and talents to help and encourage through the very cliffs and valleys of one on the Spectrum.

Thank you

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Amazing story. The dad was honest in a refreshing way. I learned a ton on autism.

Every one can benefit from reading this.

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very informative knowledge about autism from both the individual & their families. Highly recommend!!

great book

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