With the Light: Raising an Autistic Child, Vol. 1

Born during the sunrise-an auspicious beginning-the Azumas newborn son is named Hikaru which means light. But during one play date his mother notices that her son is slightly different from the other children. In the alternately heartwarming and bittersweet tale a young mother tries to cope with both the overwhelming discovery of her childs autism and the trials of raising him while keeping her family together. This is a story that resonates not only for those whose families have been affected by autism but also for all past present and future parents.