Yellow Shelf Podcast

The Unlocking: An Autism Story, author Porscia Lam

โ€ข Johanna Fink, Host of Yellow Shelf

From debut author Porscia Lam.

The Unlocking unfolds in pandemic-stricken Melbourne, Australia.. charting one family's desperate battle against the escalating behaviour of their autistic toddler.

During a break between lockdowns, and with much trepidation, the family embark upon a journey with applied behaviour analysis (ABA) therapy. ABA is an intensive therapy considered the gold standard in early intervention for autism, but with a controversial past.

The outcome is life-changing. Beneath the veil of dysfunction and anxiety, they discover an outrageously creative, highly intelligent, and hilarious little boy.

The Unlocking is an atypical memoir spanning five epic years-agonising and wretched, hilarious and triumphant, offering solace and hope to others while shining a spotlight on a little-known profile of autism.

It is an ableist's humbling lesson on disability.

Porscia's memoir serves as a roadmap for new parents feeling overwhelmed and uncertain after their child is diagnosed with autism.

To connect with Porscia Lam, and for a PRE-ORDER details...
https://porscialam.com/
https://www.amazon.com.au/Unlocking-Autism-Story-Porscia-Lam/dp/1763508323
https://www.instagram.com/porscialam/