The lives of the Clark family were forever changed when their youngest son, Adam, was diagnosed with severe autism at 18 months. Silent Partner: A Father’s Perspective of Raising an Autistic Child provides an in-depth look at raising an autistic child, from the challenges to the triumphs, and everything in between.

About the Author

Alan R. Clark belongs to an average, humble, standard working-class family from a small town in Wisconsin. Through sharing his and Adam’s story, Alan hopes to share with other fathers how raising a child with disabilities can impact one’s life to its core and how, along with challenges associated with raising a child with disabilities, a strong connection can be formed.