What might is mean to gain access to expressive language late in life?  Real People, Regular Lives addresses this question by introducing the reader to ten nonverbal autistic adults who gained access to expressive language through Facilitated Communication.  The book traces the amazing journey and unique personality of each person and hows how typing to talk can be a catalyst for a positive spiral of change.  Although every story does not have a "happy" ending, it becomes apparent that word-based communication can potentially improve quality of life in ways that nothing else can.  

"Real People, Real Lives not only shines a light on how access to communication transforms the lives of those with autism but actually challenges current understandings of autism itself.  This is a work that will be studied and shared for decades to come." - Paula Kluth, Ph.D.

"Renewed hope and a future of possibility for all our nonverbal children with autism exist in these pages.  Real People is a "must read" for parents of every nonverbal autistic child and the professionals who serve them." -Judy Endow, MSW