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Talk, Talk, Sweet Charlotte
"Talk, Talk, Sweet Charlotte" presents a unique and often candid investigation of certain psychological, emotional, and social considerations typically associated with autism. It describes the relationship that was built over a two year period when the author worked as a one on one aide with Charlotte Tate, a junior high student who has autism. Charlotte was non-verbal and very aggressive toward principals, vice principals, teachers, aides, and other students. Her behaviors had prevented her from participating in a regular classroom environment. The author traces his work with Charlotte and highlights qualities relating to belief, courage, and caring in various forms. The transformation of Charlotte from "one of the toughest kids to work with" to a student who has a "thirst for knowledge" is an inspirational, amazing story.
192 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2009
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February 25, 2010
I had a really hard time reading this book. I had heard the back story before hand, and already had an opinion on this case.
I felt an internal conflict while reading it that it was self-congratulatory (by the author) and unethical to write. Of course this is one person's perspective of the story, and the growth that Charlotte has made is great, but there are a lot of other perspectives that were not brought into the book. It was one sided and I feel in poor taste to write to begin with. If anyone is interested in this story, I would encourage you to read the book and then look for information from the school districts perspective along with the perspective of other teachers, and parents who were effected by this.
I felt an internal conflict while reading it that it was self-congratulatory (by the author) and unethical to write. Of course this is one person's perspective of the story, and the growth that Charlotte has made is great, but there are a lot of other perspectives that were not brought into the book. It was one sided and I feel in poor taste to write to begin with. If anyone is interested in this story, I would encourage you to read the book and then look for information from the school districts perspective along with the perspective of other teachers, and parents who were effected by this.
December 1, 2011
This was a really,really good book. I know the author personally and he is a great guy hes always there when you need him. The book is very easy to read as well... YOU ROCK MR.LEBRETON
December 1, 2011
I enjoyed reading this book. I thought it was great.
April 29, 2013
Wow. What a great insight to autism. I would definitely be interested in other case studies that support his findings.
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