and Sam: Two Boys, One Family, and Autism; on Autism One Radio

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The Real World of Autism Host: Chantal Sicile-Kira Autism One Radio http://www.autismone.org/radio/ Shows archived so you may listen at your convenience. Tuesday, January 16, 2007 - 1:30 EST, 10:30 PST Topic: and Sam: Two Boys, One Family, and AutismGuest: Charlotte , writer and journalist Charlotte has three sons - two of whom are autistic - and has written a memoir, GEORGE AND SAM, both a deeply personal account and a comprehensive study of autism. gives us a glimpse of both the difficulties and the humor that arise from life with autism in the family. ( and Sam is published in the US by St. s and in the UK by Random House).Charlotte lives in the UK and is the author of three novels and three children's

books. For two years she wrote a highly acclaimed column called “Mind the Gap” in the Guardian (a major UK national newspaper). GEORGE AND SAM came into being as a result of the column. Autism Making a Difference, Inc Consulting & Coaching & Training www.chantalsicile-kira.com Author of 2005 ASA Outstanding Book Latest book:Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum