Current data suggests that one out of every 68 American children is living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. For many, communication is a major challenge that prevents families from understanding what it’s like to live with ASD. Annie talks with Arthur Fleischmann about being the parent of an autistic child and how his daughter Carly learned to type and open the door into her world.
About Arthur Fleischmann
Arthur Fleischmann lives with his wife, Tammy Starr, and their three children, Matthew, Taryn, and Carly, in Toronto, Canada. An autism advocate, Arthur is the co-author (with Carly Fleischmann) of Carly’s Voice: Breaking Through Autism, one of the first books to explore firsthand the challenges of living with autism. It brings readers inside a once-secret world and into the thoughts and feelings of an inspiring young woman who has found her voice and her mission. Learn more at CarlysVoice.com
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[…] Social media being what it is, connecting with Arthur was easy. He graciously accepted my invitation to be my guest on Family Confidential. What a fascinating, dynamic and very personal conversation we had. I’m so pleased to share with you this never-before-published interview. Aruthur’s chronicle of life with his daughter Carly provides us all something to think about, especially when it comes to giving everyone the respect he or she deserves plus the opportunity to be heard. Listen here. […]