'Letters to Sam' author Gottlieb on Autism One Radio

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www.autismone.org/radio Autism One Radio The Real World of Autism Tuesday June 20 1:00 EST, 10:00 PSTTopic: Letters to Sam: A Grandfather’s Lessons on Love, Loss, and the Gifts of LifeGuest: Gottlieb, psychologist and award-wining radio host and newspaper columnist Chantal Sicile-Kira interviews Gottlieb about his book. When his grandson was born, Gottlieb began to write a series of heartfelt letters that he hoped Sam would read later in life. What motivated him was the fear that he might not live long enough to see Sam reach adulthood, because is a quadriplegic as a result of a near-fatal car

accident. When Sam was 14 months old, he was diagnosed with autism. Grandfather and grandson were now bound by something other than family: they both had a disability. ’s special understanding of what that means became invaluable, and the book provides unique and universal insights into what it means to be human. Chantal Sicile-Kira Autism Making a Difference, Inc www.chantalsicile-kira.com Author of 2005 ASA Outstanding Book Latest book:Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum