A Real Boy: A True Story of Autism, Early Intervention, and Recovery

Jonah Adams was diagnosed as autistic at two years and eight months. Just a few years later, a doctor refused to believe such a diagnosis could ever have been given to this healthy, happy boy. This is the true story of how Jonah's mother, Christina, seized his limited window of opportunity for recovery. Detailing how she utilized a combination of a special diet and one-on-one tutoring with speech therapists and behavioral psychologists, Christina shares the entire journey she undertook to give her child a second chance at a full life.

Author: Christina Adams
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Published: 05/01/2005
Pages: 336
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 7.98h x 5.20w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780425202432

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 04/04/2005 pg. 53
Ingram Advance 05/01/2005 pg. 67
Library Journal 05/01/2005 pg. 105
Booklist 05/01/2005 pg. 1555

About the Author
Christina Adams is a commentator for NPR's Day to Day show. Her work has appeared in the Los Angeles Times Magazine, Los Angeles Times, and literary magazines. She has a MFA in Creative Writing, and speaks at conferences such as Autism One and other support groups.