The Spark: a Mother's Story of Nurturing Genius
amigone2121 says:
Kristine Barnett did the unthinkable. She took her young autistic child away from therapists, experts and schools when she saw him closing into himself from the proscribed methods used to deal with autism. Kristine had to battle the established hierarchy and go by blind instinct to help her son find his own way. This amazing book is for everyone who would like to experience a different way to approach life. I do wish I'd read this book decades earlier, when having my own childre...n. The ideas for creating a more satisfying life in The Spark are for everyone ~ child or adult, autistic or not.Kristine and her husband, Mike did the unthinkable, and then some.
Edwin98 says:
This was a really amazing book. A true story about a mom and her son who was diagnosed with autism and told he would never speak or read. She refused to believe that and fueled his passions no matter how different they seemed. And this can really apply to all kids - "special" or not. If we stop worrying about state standards and let them explore the subjects that really fascinate them how much better our schools would be!!As it turns out Jake is a genius and was in college when he should have been in elementary school. He loved studying astronomy, physics and math. His mom never told him that he was too young or that he shouldn't try and so he came up with his very own theory in physics and may one day with the Nobel prize for it!! A REALLY fascinating read. I highly suggest it for any parent or educator.MoreLess
Kristine Barnett did the unthinkable. She took her young autistic child away from therapists, experts and schools when she saw him closing into himself from the proscribed methods used to deal with autism. Kristine had to battle the established hierarchy and go by blind instinct to help her son find his own way. This amazing book is for everyone who would like to experience a different way to approach life. I do wish I'd read this book decades earlier, when having my own childre...n. The ideas for creating a more satisfying life in The Spark are for everyone ~ child or adult, autistic or not.Kristine and her husband, Mike did the unthinkable, and then some.
Edwin98 says:
This was a really amazing book. A true story about a mom and her son who was diagnosed with autism and told he would never speak or read. She refused to believe that and fueled his passions no matter how different they seemed. And this can really apply to all kids - "special" or not. If we stop worrying about state standards and let them explore the subjects that really fascinate them how much better our schools would be!!As it turns out Jake is a genius and was in college when he should have been in elementary school. He loved studying astronomy, physics and math. His mom never told him that he was too young or that he shouldn't try and so he came up with his very own theory in physics and may one day with the Nobel prize for it!! A REALLY fascinating read. I highly suggest it for any parent or educator.MoreLess
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Guest 5 years ago
A facinating, frequently funny and well written account of determination, innovation, frustration and ultimate fruition created by parents who defied all accepted prejudices in treatment of autism to help their child realize a potential that most people cannot imagine.Take the time to read about this journey of love and faith and learn how to manifest your dreams and aspiriations.
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