「幸」與「不幸」，只在乎一念之間，作者透過患有自閉症的兒子，身心體現了這段寶貴的心路歷程。由起初的自怨自艾，到後來感謝上天，她體會到兒子的到來是為她的生命增添色彩，從而學懂生命的意義。
此書行文淺白，感情細膩，適合一般讀者，作者希望藉此令人對自閉症，甚至生命，有多一份了解，多一份體會，多一份感恩。
This book chronicles the experience and spiritual journey of a mother of an autistic child, uncovering the myriad of difficulties that face autistic children and their parents. Told from the perspective of the mother, the book shows how, in fighting for the rights and best possible opportunities for the autistic child, the mother has turned a curse into a blessing.
The book will have resonance for parents of children with autism and other learning difficulties. It demonstrates that however difficult it is to bring up children with special needs, these difficulties are not insurmountable.
The book addresses issues beyond autism and motherhood, such as discrimination, opportunities and participation, purpose in life, etc. Therefore the readership is not confined to parents of autistic children. The book will provide good food for thought for anyone with an interest in people and life in general.
While there are books authored by parents of autistic children, they are mostly published overseas. The majority of these books aim at providing parents with tips on how to parent autistic children. Locally, there are a few books about the experience of parents of children with special needs but they are all written in Chinese.
The book is written in an accessible style and can easily appeal to the general reader.
此書行文淺白，感情細膩，適合一般讀者，作者希望藉此令人對自閉症，甚至生命，有多一份了解，多一份體會，多一份感恩。
This book chronicles the experience and spiritual journey of a mother of an autistic child, uncovering the myriad of difficulties that face autistic children and their parents. Told from the perspective of the mother, the book shows how, in fighting for the rights and best possible opportunities for the autistic child, the mother has turned a curse into a blessing.
The book will have resonance for parents of children with autism and other learning difficulties. It demonstrates that however difficult it is to bring up children with special needs, these difficulties are not insurmountable.
The book addresses issues beyond autism and motherhood, such as discrimination, opportunities and participation, purpose in life, etc. Therefore the readership is not confined to parents of autistic children. The book will provide good food for thought for anyone with an interest in people and life in general.
While there are books authored by parents of autistic children, they are mostly published overseas. The majority of these books aim at providing parents with tips on how to parent autistic children. Locally, there are a few books about the experience of parents of children with special needs but they are all written in Chinese.
The book is written in an accessible style and can easily appeal to the general reader.
FOREWORD
Dr Fernando Cheung Chiu Ho 張超雄博士 vi
Dr Louis Shih Tai Cho, JP 史泰祖醫生太平紳士 vii
Dr Kathy Lee Yuet Sheung 李月裳博士 viii
Ms Yolanda Wong 黃嚴麗慈女士 x
Reverend Sek-wai Lo 羅錫為牧師 xii
AUTHOR'S INTRODUCTION xiii
CHAPTER 1 Tony started kindergarten 17
CHAPTER 2 Is Tony normal? 19
CHAPTER 3 Tony has autistic features 22
CHAPTER 4 Tony is autistic 24
CHAPTER 5 Early intervention 27
CHAPTER 6 To work or not to work 30
CHAPTER 7 Tony's schooling 32
CHAPTER 8 What a naughty boy! 35
CHAPTER 9 Autism and alternative therapies 38
CHAPTER 10 Tony's intelligence 41
CHAPTER 11 Seeking a better world for Tony 44
CHAPTER 12 I never thought I would do a PhD 46
CHAPTER 13 What a different world! 48
CHAPTER 14 Incredible news 50
CHAPTER 15 Was it a right choice? 52
CHAPTER 16 What is the best treatment for autism? 54
CHAPTER 17 Gareth is a miracle 56
CHAPTER 18 Should we return to Hong Kong? 59
CHAPTER 19 Our summer visit to Hong Kong in 2000 61
CHAPTER 20 Another miracle 64
CHAPTER 21 Tony's home programme 67
CHAPTER 22 Tony's talents 69
CHAPTER 23 Tony had a traffic accident 73
CHAPTER 24 Tony hurt his leg, so did I 77
CHAPTER 25 Being an advocate 80
CHAPTER 26 Parents' campaign 85
CHAPTER 27 What is "excellent" education for SEN students? 89
CHAPTER 28 Discrimination 92
CHAPTER 29 Speaking up for Tony 95
CHAPTER 30 Helping other SEN kids 97
CHAPTER 31 It's not fair 100
CHAPTER 32 Gareth's love for Tony 103
CHAPTER 33 What a nuisance! 106
CHAPTER 34 The strides Tony has made 109
CHAPTER 35 Tennis with Tony 113
CHAPTER 36 Tony's cooking competition 116
CHAPTER 37 Tony's achievements 118
CHAPTER 38 Tony enters into adulthood 120
CHAPTER 39 Tony goes to "university" 123
CHAPTER 40 Does Tony love me? 125
CHAPTER 41 I once said: I won't be happy for the rest of my life 128
CHAPTER 42 Purpose of life 131
CHAPTER 43 I was chosen by God 135
CHAPTER 44 Hurdle race 137
CHAPTER 45 Abundant blessings 140
ABOUT THE AUTHOR 143
Dr Fernando Cheung Chiu Ho 張超雄博士 vi
Dr Louis Shih Tai Cho, JP 史泰祖醫生太平紳士 vii
Dr Kathy Lee Yuet Sheung 李月裳博士 viii
Ms Yolanda Wong 黃嚴麗慈女士 x
Reverend Sek-wai Lo 羅錫為牧師 xii
AUTHOR'S INTRODUCTION xiii
CHAPTER 1 Tony started kindergarten 17
CHAPTER 2 Is Tony normal? 19
CHAPTER 3 Tony has autistic features 22
CHAPTER 4 Tony is autistic 24
CHAPTER 5 Early intervention 27
CHAPTER 6 To work or not to work 30
CHAPTER 7 Tony's schooling 32
CHAPTER 8 What a naughty boy! 35
CHAPTER 9 Autism and alternative therapies 38
CHAPTER 10 Tony's intelligence 41
CHAPTER 11 Seeking a better world for Tony 44
CHAPTER 12 I never thought I would do a PhD 46
CHAPTER 13 What a different world! 48
CHAPTER 14 Incredible news 50
CHAPTER 15 Was it a right choice? 52
CHAPTER 16 What is the best treatment for autism? 54
CHAPTER 17 Gareth is a miracle 56
CHAPTER 18 Should we return to Hong Kong? 59
CHAPTER 19 Our summer visit to Hong Kong in 2000 61
CHAPTER 20 Another miracle 64
CHAPTER 21 Tony's home programme 67
CHAPTER 22 Tony's talents 69
CHAPTER 23 Tony had a traffic accident 73
CHAPTER 24 Tony hurt his leg, so did I 77
CHAPTER 25 Being an advocate 80
CHAPTER 26 Parents' campaign 85
CHAPTER 27 What is "excellent" education for SEN students? 89
CHAPTER 28 Discrimination 92
CHAPTER 29 Speaking up for Tony 95
CHAPTER 30 Helping other SEN kids 97
CHAPTER 31 It's not fair 100
CHAPTER 32 Gareth's love for Tony 103
CHAPTER 33 What a nuisance! 106
CHAPTER 34 The strides Tony has made 109
CHAPTER 35 Tennis with Tony 113
CHAPTER 36 Tony's cooking competition 116
CHAPTER 37 Tony's achievements 118
CHAPTER 38 Tony enters into adulthood 120
CHAPTER 39 Tony goes to "university" 123
CHAPTER 40 Does Tony love me? 125
CHAPTER 41 I once said: I won't be happy for the rest of my life 128
CHAPTER 42 Purpose of life 131
CHAPTER 43 I was chosen by God 135
CHAPTER 44 Hurdle race 137
CHAPTER 45 Abundant blessings 140
ABOUT THE AUTHOR 143