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Carly's Voice

Written by: Arthur Fleischmann, Carly Fleischmann
Narrated by: Patrick Lawlor, Cassandra Campbell
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At the age of two, Carly Fleischmann was diagnosed with severe autism and an oral motor condition that prevented her from speaking. Doctors predicted that she would never intellectually develop beyond the abilities of a small child. Although she made some progress after years of intensive behavioral and communication therapy, Carly remained largely unreachable. Then, at age 10, Carly had a breakthrough. While sitting in her kitchen with her devoted therapist, Howie, Carly reached over to the laptop and typed "MEAN", referring to Howie's efforts to get her to do her work for the day. She then went on to further explain her recalcitrant mood by typing "TEETH HURT", much to Howie's astonishment. This was the beginning of Carly's journey toward self-realization.

Although Carly still struggles with all the symptoms of autism, which she describes with uncanny accuracy and detail, she now has regular, witty, and profound conversations on the computer with her family, her therapists, and the thousands of people who follow her via her blog and on Facebook and Twitter. A 2009 segment on 20/20 brought her story to national attention, and she has since appeared on television with Larry King, Ellen DeGeneres, and Holly Robinson Peete, all of whom have developed warm relationships with her.

In Carly's Voice, her father, Arthur Fleischmann, blends Carly's own words with his story of getting to know his remarkable daughter. One of the first books to explore firsthand the challenges of living with autism, it brings listeners inside a once-secret world in the company of an inspiring young woman who has found her voice and her mission.

©2012 Arthur Fleischmann and Carly Fleischmann (P)2012 Tantor

What the critics say

" Carly's Voice makes it very clear that a non-verbal person with autism has a rich inner life. Typing independently enabled Carly to express wit, explain her sensory problems, and show that a good mind has been freed." (Temple Grandin)

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A good perspective into the autistic mind.

Very interesting view into the mind a parent and of a brave girl dealing with autism and how she found her beautiful voice. Excellent read for anyone who wants to understand this exceptionality and how it can affect 1 father.

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Love this book

I have worked with individuals with autism 4 years. This book has given me an insight I never had before. Thank you for that Carly and Arthur.

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Heart fell story.

I have fallen in love with Carly the main character in this real life story. Carly perseverance and strength in overcoming the challenges of her condition shows the resilience of the human spirit. Carly is smart, witty, funny and the sweetest young woman one can ever get to know if only only given her the chance. I recommend this book for people who work with autistic children and also for parents of autistic children.

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awsome book about autism

Very good book for those,who are interested to learn more about Autism first hand. i would really recomend it to parents of autistic children.

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