By the time he was three, Walker's parents were
concerned enough about his delayed development to consult a paediatric
neurologist. Doctors diagnosed autism and issued a grim prognosis: 'I
hold out no hope for this child'. But they hadn't accounted for
Walker's intelligence, affection, and sense of humour - or for the
remarkable bonds that grew within his family.
Walker's father, Robert Hughes, tells a touching and inspiring story
of discovering that their 'perfect little boy had a problem'. With
disarming honesty and humour, the book tells how a family copes and
keeps hope alive despite the staggering difficulties autism presents.