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Please read other comments before adding your own to create a dialogue unless, of course, you are. Barnett tells the story of her son, jake, who at age 2 received a diagnosis of autism. The spark tells the story of kristine s son jacob, originally diagnosed with severe autism. And so entered experts for speech development, motor skills, life skills. She runs a daycare that includes both typical and specialneeds children. How kristine barnett nurtured her autistic sons spark of genius the. The extraordinary, nationally bestselling memoir of a mothers love, commitment and nurturing, which allowed her son, originally diagnosed with severe autism. It is the best education or school that you can offer your child. Jun 23, 20 how kristine barnett nurtured her autistic sons spark of genius open this photo in gallery. Kristine barnett s son jacob has an iq higher than einsteins, a photographic memory, and he taught himself calculus in. Barnett took an approach that instead focused on what she would refer to as his spark, hoping to bring out the strengths that were at risk of being overshadowed by his perceived deficits. Kristine barnetts son jacob has an iq higher than einsteins, a photographic.
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