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Paperback. Condition: Good. Back from the Brink is an honest, no holds barred autobiography by Tim Chan, a young man with severe autism. His story of his childhood without functional speech, plus severe developmental delays, is enriched by the voice of his mother Sarah, a trained psychologist, and her tireless efforts to facilitate Tim's understanding of and engagement with the world. The story describes their perspectives on Tim's journey to overcome immense challenges and stigmatisation to achieve communication and connection with people, graduate from mainstream school to study at university, and gain recognition as an autism advocate and speaker. I admit to having problems with the book. Once I started reading, I couldn't put it down. Dr. Mike Steer AM. Director, NSW Office on Disability, Senior Lecturer University of New Castle.Tim is determination personified Chris Varney, CEO and Founder of the I Can NetworkI really love this book: it made me smile in parts, wince and cringe in others, and cry. it comes from a deep awareness and sensitivity. Amanda Marshall, CEO of Kevin Heinze Grow 2006 -2017 Tim ChanBorn the last of four children into a Chinese Australian family, Tim was diagnosed with autism at age 3. His determined efforts to manage his autistic challenges and engage with the world have resulted in unprecedented achievements, including being the first autistic person without speech to present a TEDx Talk via assisted typing. Tim's experiences with challenges at both the personal level and in the wider community have inspired him to pursue advocacy and social justice for people with disability. Sarah Chan PhD Sarah is Tim's mother and primary carer. Coming from Hong Kong to Australia as a tertiary student, Sarah worked in research and resources in the Victorian Education Department before retraining as a school psychologist. After Tim's diagnosis, Sarah devoted her time to learning about autism to support Tim on his journey, including effective interventions and her own doctoral research into autistic self-awareness, memory and narrative skills.…

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Back From the Brink: Stories of Resilience, Reconciliation and Reconnection. Book.

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. HARDCOVER Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD Standard-sized.

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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition. Publisher's plain grey paper covers with some rippling to leaves and some surface abrasions to covers from presumably old price sticker removal. Internally a clean copy, 262 pages.

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Softcover with dustjacket, 292 pages, in English and German; as new condition, no internal marks, clean and crisp. Foreign shipping may be extra. ÿ.

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Original decorated wrappers. Condition: As New. No Dust Jacket. In original cellophane wrapping with barcode label.; 8 X 0.7 X 9.75 inches; 224 pages; Life Forms: Essays on the Display, Synthesis and Simulation of Life and the Artwork of Andreas Greiner (2020) , edited by Carson Chan, explores the intersection of art, science, and ethics through Andreas Greinerâs work. Greiner integrates living organisms, like algae and bacteria, and artificial intelligence into his art, challenging traditional boundaries between natural and technological life. Contributors from biology, architecture, and computer science highlight ethical implications and cultural reflections prompted by Greinerâs installations. The essays address themes of synthetic biology, technological limitations, and ecological responsibility, positioning Greiner at the forefront of contemporary interdisciplinary practice.…