Local mother writes “Alone Bird: A Story About Autism,” to give her daughter a voice. //end headline wrapper ?>Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban Milwaukee
“As parents, we have tunnel vision when it comes to our children,” says Amelia Peace, 36, with her daughter, Robyn. “Writing this book was eye-opening to the way I communicate with her and what I expect from her.” Photo provided by Amelia Peace/NNS.
Robyn Guiden, is nonverbal and has autism paired with other rare medical conditions.
In the past, Peace has found it hard to explain to people the challenges her daughter faces on a daily basis.