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The Spark: A Mother's Story of Nurturing, Genius, and Autism | 
bailedThe author is a child abuser.
Day 10 - #AMothersStory #BiblioMaynia
#TheSpark #KristineBarnett
This looks like an interesting book about autism.
#bookreport #hiselderliness
With the library closed I‘ve been scouring my shelves for non-fiction for my elderly father. He instantly handed The Spark back to me as not being his kind of book. I encouraged him to try it and he loved it. “This is just like me, except I wasn‘t autistic” What he means is that being dyslexic at school in the 30s and 40s meant that he was treated like he wasn‘t good enough ⬇️
The story of this autistic child who was found to be a genius was so remarkable that it was almost unbelievable. I had to google him to verify that it was all true. Sure enough, the internet is full of sources that cover his story. This is a real attention grabbing story. 😮
pickJacob Barnett has an IQ that can't be accurately measured. He is also autistic. When he was 2 his parents were told he would never be able to tie his own shoes. Today he is 20, has developed an original theory that may disprove Einstein‘s theory of relativity and is on track to win a Nobel Prize in physics. This memoir by his mom details how the family refused to let his diagnosis limit his abilities and how they nurtured his intellectual gifts.
pickAmazing read!
pick15/52 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 having spent over 20 years teaching and advocating on behalf of gifted in and twice exceptional students, I found myself really enjoying this book. I feel more educators need to read the story so they can have increased empathy and understanding of students with learning differences on both ends of the spectrum. It was very inspirational and I have to admit I did tear up!
No explanation needed! What a great quote.
Maddening!!!! When teachers do this to students it infuriates me. Every child is entitled to come to school and make academic growth, at least a years growth in a years time. Bright and gifted students should not be turned into tutors for other children or sit in the back of the room to read independently. I‘m a fan of reading independently, but children need to have direct instruction to ensure that they are learning. This behavior infuriates me!
This is a powerful statement!
I believe this, too! I think children should be provided time to explore their passions in school and at home!
Finished one book and moved right into the next one. This book is work related as I oversee gifted programs and twice exceptional services. It looks like it‘s going to be a quick read and an emotional one.
so-soI expected a lot more from this book, based on recommendations and reviews. It was fascinating and included useful insights about working with children with autism who are also academically gifted. Unfortunately, I felt that the writing was messy and disorganized. I also felt that much of the story was over-embellished and arrogant. Kristine seems to completely discount the advice of experts and special education teachers.
I haven't felt like reading much over the past week or so, but I really want to read this one for work. For those who don't know, I teach in a private school for students with major behaviour issues. I have a new student in my classroom, and this book is calling to many of the issues we're dealing with. #autism #teachersoflitsy
