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Schuyler's Monster: A Father's Journey with His Wordless Daughter
Schuyler's Monster A Father's Journey with His Wordless Daughter
Author: Robert Rummel-Hudson
When Schuyler Rummel-Hudson was eighteen months old, a question about her lack of speech by her pediatrician set in motion a journey that continues today. When she was diagnosed with bilateral perisylvian polymicrogyria (an extremely rare neurological disorder), her parents were given a name for the monster that had been stalking them from docto...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780312538804
ISBN-10: 0312538804
Publication Date: 1/6/2009
Pages: 288
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3.9 stars, based on 9 ratings
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 0
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roggen avatar reviewed Schuyler's Monster: A Father's Journey with His Wordless Daughter on + 4 more book reviews
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This book is the story of Robert Rummel-Hudson and his wife's gradual realization that there is something wrong with their baby daughter, their struggle to get a diagnosis for her, and their courageous efforts to make sure she gets an appropriate education and the help she needs. What was surprising about the book is the father's wonderful sense of humor in the face of despair. I really liked the humorous parts. Schuyler, herself, is brave, kind, and charming. You can't read this book and not be cheering for the whole family. I found the book to be a very enjoyable read and recommend it to anyone who enjoys books about children persevering.
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reviewed Schuyler's Monster: A Father's Journey with His Wordless Daughter on + 18 more book reviews
This was a wonderful story.
Many books written by parents of children w/special needs are melancholy.
This book was a nice change.
Her dad uses humor,and he talks about things all parents w/ exceptional children can relate to.
My son uses a AC device,the same one that Schuyler uses.
Keep in mind that if you are reading this,in hopes of giving your child a voice,kids all learn at different rates.


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