A Friend Like Henry - The Remarkable True Story of an Autistic Boy and the Dog that Unlocked his World

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Dale was still a baby when his parents realised that something wasn't right. Autism was diagnosed. It was severe and violent and family life was a daily battleground. But the Gardners' lives were transformed when they welcomed Henry, a golden retriever, into the family. From taking a bath to saying `I love you,' Henry helped introduce Dale to all the normal activities most parents take for granted, and set him on the road to leading a full and normal life. This is a heartrending and fascinating account of how one little boy conquered his autism with the help of a devoted family dog...