A Friend Like Henry: The Remarkable True Story of an Autistic Boy and the Dog That Unlocked His World
"This touching story is an emotional rollercoaster."--Book ReviewThe New York Times bestselling story of a boy, his dog, and the love that changed their lives forever.When Jamie and Nuala Gardner chose a puppy for their son, Dale, they weren't an ordinary family choosing an ordinary pet. Dale was on the autism spectrum and his parents were desperate to support him--after being shuttled between ineffective, even callous healthcare professionals, they would try anything to support their son. As a nonverbal child Dale fought to be understood, and his parents would do anything to help their son process the world around him and break out of his own mind.But after years of constant effort and slow progress, the Gardners' lives were transformed when they welcomed a new member into the family, Henry, a gorgeous golden retriever puppy. The old adage is true:...
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