Luke Jackson

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This is motivated by a comment that themorningstarr left on awelkin's LJ.
Luke Jackson is one of seven kids, four boys and three girls. Luke has Asperger's Syndrome. He's a prolific author ( here's a list ). His brothers have AD/HD, full blown autism, and dyspraxia.

Here's a review of a TV profile of him and his family, and here is a profile of the Jacksons.

Luke says in his book that he wouldn't want to swap his AS for being normal. Perhaps Nate would agree, Kellie? And maybe Liam would agree, Shelle? And Little Nutter might eventually agree as well, Imogen? As a matter of fact, what do you think about such a statement, Helen?

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[dandelionsummer.livejournal.com]

We saw the programme when it was on TV and were just awed by their amazing mother. How on earth she copes with such a large family as a single mum is beyond me, let alone with four of her children having varying degrees on the ASD spectrum.

Their family is one total inspiration.

We're hoping that once we've cracked the language thing, it shouldn't be so bad at this end. He's a gorgeous and very loving kid, and we'd not change him for anything!

[shellebelle93.livejournal.com]

Yes, my son has a language delay as well, and he is also very sweet and kind.

It is as if God decided to make up for the language barrier by giving him extra love to share. ;-)