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The Rescue,By Nicholas
Sparks
Nicholas Sparks, The rescue, Warner books inc.
Nicholas SparksBorn in December 31, 1965 in Omaha, Nebraska
Married to Cathy in 1989, has 5 children 3 boys and 2 girls
All his novels were international bestsellers
Has five books made into major motion pictures
He lives in North Carolina with his wife and family
Currently alive http://www.nicholassparks.com/AboutNicholas.asp?PageID=1
Protagonist: Denise Holden’sDenise is a mother on an autistic little boy named Kyle
Has never had her son tell her “I love you”
She self teaches Kyle at her home.
She had a hard time finding love, until she met Taylor
Her little boy ran away after a horrible car crash
Taylor agreed to help her find Kyle
As they search for Kyle she falls in love.. With the volunteer fireman.
Antagonist: Autism?Causes pain and heartache for his mother
Limits Kyle’s ability to interact with his environment
Limits the family’s opportunities
Financial and emotional strain on a single parent
Limits relationships
KyleKyle is an Autistic little boy
Never told his mother he loved her
Had a hard time talking for his age, and can’t express his feelings
Gets in a car accident with his mom in a rain storm
Runs away after the car crash because he was frightened
~Taylor, the fireman~A volunteer fireman
Never been able to fall in love
Stubborn
Saves Denise (Kyle's mother) From her car crash
Helps Denise find Kyle
Starts to fall in love with Denise on their adventure to find Kyle
ExpositionDenise is driving down the road, being distracted by her thoughts about her son and what she has been through
Slams on her brakes for a bird in the road and skids off the road.
Goes unconscious and wakes up to her son gone.
Meets a firefighter named Taylor who pulls her out of the car.
Rising ActionDenise gets in a car crash
Kyle runs away from being frightened
Taylor gets a call about a crash (Denise’s)
Finds Denise but not Kyle
Climax: The DelayTaylor responds to a call from the station. He goes to fight against a burning building and gets trapped. As he lays there stuck in the burning building he thinks about how much he loves Denise, and how he was hoping to find Kyle. His life flashes through his mind but his main question was “Will she find Kyle?”
Falling Action: Love storyAfter Taylors life changing experience, he realized how much he loved Denise and Kyle.
Having a rough time opening up to Denise he finally came to her and told her he loved her.
Causing him to break his fear of falling in love.
Resolution: A happy fairytale
After Denise takes him back after the fire, Taylor thinks about marrying Denise.
He takes some time to think and finally pops the question. He wants to be a big part of Kyle’s and Denise’s life for good
Time period & placeThis book was made
in the 90’s to 2000’s.
It is important because it puts it in a real life situation that can happen today.
It takes place in Edenton, North Carolina
This tells how rainy it got and where Kyle, Denise, and Taylor lived
Themes“Love always prevails” Even though Taylor didn’t want to fall in love Denise broke his fear.
“A Mother always cares for her child” Denise didn’t give up on Kyle no matter how hard it was to teach him.
“Love always comes when you least expect it” Taylor didn’t expect to fall in love, he didn’t know he would become so attached when he saved her.
I rated this book a six. It was a very good story but it jumped around a lot with the story and her past.
My Rating from 1-10
AutismAutism is a disability that
affects the mind and slows down the learning process. These symptoms and effects come or began to form before a child is 3.
Autism affects information processing in the brain by altering how nerve cells and their synapses connect and organize
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism
https://health.google.com/health/ref/Autism
The Symptoms
Many individuals with ASD show superior skills in perception and attention, relative to the general population
Unusual eating behavior occurs in about three-quarters of children with ASD
Some kids show stereotypy, which is repetitive movements, Compulsive behavior, which is always following rules and arranging objects., or self injury, that can injure someone else like eye poking and slapping.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism
How to deal with Autism Diagnosis is based on
behavior, not mechanism.
Taking your kid to a Pediatrician to physically examine your child and help with diagnosis and evaluations.
Clinical genetics are done once ASD is diagnosed, specifically used when the symptoms are genetically caused.http://kidshealth.org/
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News articles about parents with Autistic kids"Program equips parents of kid
s with autism"
Reprinted from The Washington Times, April 26, 2009•Talks about programs mothers can put their kids in•Shows how much technology has changed since the 70’s•Doctors said in the 70’s that they will never change, but they do now
"Wishers Learn Life Lessons from Autistic Son"
Reprinted from The Delphos Herald, April 20, 2009•A mother and son going through tough trials together.•Her son Zachary had strange symptoms •tells about their life together and learning from each other.
Your Child with Autism: 7 Do’s and Don’ts for Navigating the Holidays"
By Raun K. Kaufman December 2007•The do’s and don’ts to do with your autistic child.•All positive steps as well to deal with and help your child.
"Anything is Possible"Reprinted from The Middleton Guardian UK•An actress named Helene has an autistic kid and talks about what she did. •She would cry everyday asking herself why she caused her child this life. •but now because of her he is a social person and on a good track.
Articles about Autism"I Love You Mommy"Reprinted from Woman's World Magazine•A mother who finds the light after the diagnosis •Tell her adventure with him•How he acts when she found out he had autism
"Autistic Son Rises"Reprinted from The Contra Costa Times•A story about a mother never giving up on her kid•At age of 18 months was diagnosed as autistic and retarded.•Doctors said he will never speak, read, or communicate emotionally•Their adventure through her hard times with her child.
"Journey From a Silent Planet"
Reprinted from The Daily Telegraph•A recent article on the 18 month old who couldn’t talk(Autistic son rises)•Talks frequently, can speak perfect sentences and tells what he was thinking as his parents told him he will never talk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lrsx9K_EMpM
Youtube Video on autism little girl
BibliographyKate Tsubata, Program equips parents of kids with autism, The Washington times, April 26, 2009
Author unknown, Wishers learn life lessons from autistic son, April 20, 2009
Raun K. Kaufman, Your child with autism, First son-rise program Child, December 2007
Dan Thompson, Anything is possible, The Middleton Guardian, November 2, 2006
Women's World Magazine, I love you mommy, Date Published NA
Sandy Kleffman, Autistic son rises, The Contra Costa Times, August 8, 2000
Author Unknown, Journey from a silent planet, The Daily Telegraph, England, Publish Date NA
Nicholas Sparks, 2002-2009, Willow holdings
Wikipedia, Autism, Publisher unknown, Last updated February 24, 2010
Erin Collazo Miller, About.com Guide, Published unknown.
KidsHealth, 1995-2010, The Nemours Foundation
