The Autistic Author and Animator: A mother's view of a daughter's triumph

Janet Walmsley's daughter Jenny, diagnosed with autism, faced many challenges on the way to reaching her dream of becoming a professional animator and published author. This heartfelt story relays the importance of perseverance, courage, and strength within a mother-daughter bond as their journeys' intertwine--revealing a mother who was her daughter's rock right from the beginning and did everything in her power to help her daughter see the light at the end of a dark tunnel. The Autistic Author and Animator is a striking narrative that illustrates one's full potential--a testament that autism is no barrier to success and fulfillment.

ISBN-13: 9780995311107

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Autism Press

Publication Date: 09-11-2016

Pages: 216

Product Dimensions: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.46d

Walmsley, Janet: - Born in Elkorn, Manitoba. Have lived in Germany, Yellownife, NWT and Vernon, BC. Presently living in Vancouver. Am a professional actress and worked as Head Marketer of a firm for last 14 years. Was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for a Comedy at the 6th Annual Indie Awards in 2015 and was finalist this year for the Women's Unlimited Woman's Awards, where I won the Unlimited Woman of Creativity in June of this year in Victoria. I am the Mother of a son and daughter and been married to my hubby for 17 years. I was announced Official Spokesperson of ANCA/Naturally Autistic and work the the founders at the World of Autism Festival every end of Sept./beginning of Oct., each year.