There's A Boy In Here, Revised edition: A mother and son tell the story of his emergence from the bonds of autism

by Sean Barron, Judy Barron

Updated and Revised Edition! There's A Boy In Here<>i> provides an insightful view from inside the mind of a person with autism. Today, Sean Barron is a public speaker, journalist, and close to his family. This insightful story tells you how he was able to become a successful journalist, have a strong relationship with his girlfriend and live a full and independent life. This dual autobiography is written in point-counterpoint style by Sean and his mother, Judy. Together, they chronicle his young life and the effects of autism on him and his family. As a young person, Sean was confrontational, isolated, and unhappy. Baffled about how to interact with others, he felt “like an alien from outer space.” This book shows you what happened from Judy’s point of view, then immediately what Sean himself was experiencing.

300 pages, Paperback

Published July 6, 2020

Reviews

[Anne Kopeck · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved reading this book, and couldn’t put it down. An amazing look at autism through Sean’s and his mothers eyes.

[Emtall53 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want to thank Sean and Judy for sharing their stories with candor. We have come a long way in supporting our neurodivergent children, and we still have a ways to go. One thing is for sure, love your children, support your children, and always keep hope alive. It really hit home with me at the end, when Judy pointed out expectations. Students and children will do more when you think they can do more, so don’t limited your child. Aim for the moon, and you may land in the stars, but you didn’t stay on Earth. Though some of the language Judy uses to describe conditions/disorders can be dated and no longer politically correct, I give that a pass as it was the language used in the 60/70s. I enjoyed this book.