Mr. Incredible: A Story about Autism Overcoming Challenging Behavior and a Family's Fight for Special Education Rights (the Orp Libr

Based on dozens of intensive interviews with parents clinical psychologists teachers occupational therapists speech therapists and more Mr. Incredible is the fictional story of Adam a boy diagnosed with autistic disorder. On Adams first birthday his mother recognizes that something is different about him: he recoils from the touch of his family preferring to accept physical contact only in the cool water of the familys pool. As Adam gets older he avoids eye contact is largely nonverbal and has very specific ways of getting through the day; when those habits are disrupted intense meltdowns and self-harmful behavior follow. From seeking a diagnosis to advocating for special education services from keeping Adam safe to discovering his strengths his family becomes his biggest champion. The journey to realizing Adams potential isnt easy but with hope love and the right tools and teammates--they find that Adam truly is Mr. Incredible. This book is part of the ORP Library series of books.