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  • John Mar 29, 2011 @ 6:41 pm | delete
    Just finished reading The Horse Book, fabulous read.

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    perfect gift
  • laura Sep 3, 2010 @ 6:43 am | delete
    John, I love your comment, you should write an article about it, Regards, home theater seating
  • Aug 5, 2010 @ 9:35 pm | delete
    nice lens. thank you
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  • John Newell Jun 23, 2010 @ 12:28 pm | delete
    I bought the book on Sunday and finished on Tuesday. I have no children and have never met an autistic child, but the book is a powerful read for anyone who is interested in how the mind works - not just human minds but animal minds as well. Isaacson does an excellent job of describing the impact Rowan's behaviour has on others including animals. The book is well reasoned and Isaacson does not pretend to have all the answers. In fact he does not profess to have any of the answers but he sets the story and the information out in such a way that the reader can form their own opinion and apply what is said to his or her situation. I believe this book is a useful read for any parent and anyone who has charge of animal welfare in any of its various forms.

    You may or may not believe in shamans. It absolutely does not matter. What does matter is what happens next. It also matters how well instructions are followed and how important an open mind can be when faced with the unknown.

    Most books have only one climacitc moment. But this book has several because real life does not happen according to a script.

    Finally, this book is a challenge to those who think they are "normal". That is because to get the most out of this book you need to be able to empathize not just with Rowan, his father or his mother, you have to be able to empathize with all of those people and animals who were impacted by Rowan's personality.

    There are a lot of heroes in this book and no real villains. That in itself is noteworthy. This is a book that should make the medical community sit up and take a hard look at how they do business; not just with autistic patients, but with "normal" patients as well.
  • theexec Jun 23, 2010 @ 2:31 pm | delete
    Thanks for sharing you thoughts on the book... have you seen the documentary?
  • spencertr Apr 28, 2010 @ 11:35 pm | delete
    excellent articles
  • TheWhistler Apr 27, 2010 @ 10:31 am | delete
    Thank you for this informative lens.
  • kab Mar 15, 2010 @ 8:18 am | delete
    Looks like an interesting read.
  • teacher2 Feb 24, 2010 @ 10:08 pm | delete
    I must say that this movie sound interesting and positive. As the mother of two children with Autism, I am always seeking this kind of feel good movie that is also providing accurate information on Autism. Great lens!
  • Samanahap Jan 14, 2010 @ 1:51 pm | delete
    Great review lens!
    keep up good work

    http://samanahap.net
  • lasertek Jan 7, 2010 @ 7:06 pm | delete
    Great lens! I have a copy of the Horse Boy but I never had the time to read it. Now, that I have read the good reviews, I'm jittery. I will start reading the book now. Thanks for putting this together. 5*

    Hope you could visit my lenses and this fb page. Thanks again
  • Jul 6, 2009 @ 10:23 pm | delete
    great lens with tons of interesting background info... thanks for putting it together

    jp
    Panic Away
  • shoopak1 Jul 1, 2009 @ 3:23 pm | delete
    Great review lens!
    keep up good work

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  • AbbasAbedi Jun 13, 2009 @ 1:15 pm | delete
    Great Lens. 5*
  • AbbasAbedi Jun 13, 2009 @ 1:15 pm | delete
    Great Lens. 5*
  • theexec Jun 11, 2009 @ 8:33 pm | in reply to Alas 3 Lads | delete
    Thanks so much - I enjoyed reading your blog!
  • Alas 3 Lads Jun 11, 2009 @ 7:27 pm | delete
    Great review lens! Thanks for stopping by my blog.
  • fan in texas May 31, 2009 @ 8:45 pm | delete
    What an outstanding lens!! It certainly brings awareness and hope. Thanks for sharing such a personal journey and opening our eyes to the challenges of autism for not just the individual, but for the family as well. I'm looking forward to seeing the movie.
  • Flem-Dogg May 31, 2009 @ 6:29 pm | delete
    This is a great lens! Everything is so well put together. I really enjoyed watching "The Horse Boy" video trailer. Keep up the great work!
  • luvmyludwig May 30, 2009 @ 7:39 am | delete
    This is a wonderful book review lens. I have not previously added any lenses of the nature to my Mental Health Awareness Group, but you have inspired a new section on our group HQ page- Book and Movie Reviews- so welcome to the Mental Health Awareness Group, so glad to have you. http://www.squidoo.com/groups/mentalhealthawareness
  • theexec May 19, 2009 @ 7:43 pm | delete
    Thank you so much, Brenda!
  • theexec May 19, 2009 @ 7:41 pm | delete
    Thank you for stopping by and leaving such a nice comment [in reply to jaktraks]
  • jaktraks May 19, 2009 @ 7:00 pm | delete
    Awesome lens!
  • Treasures-By-Brenda May 19, 2009 @ 6:04 am | delete
    Nicely done lens; blessed.
  • Linsey Cleary May 13, 2009 @ 2:09 am | delete
    I work with horses & clients in New Zealand with Emotional Disability's I'm not surprised to hear of your success working horses I congratulate you all as a family & I can't wait to receive your book I have ordered & want to know when will the movie be avaialable??
    Kind Regards Linsey
  • Lourdes Apr 25, 2009 @ 12:55 am | delete
    Rupert, congratulations on your work and efforts, on all fronts. I believe there is compelling evidence for a link between autism and gluten intolerance. I don't know whether this is the case, but if autism has spiked by 600% in Austin in the past years, the cause must be environmental. Something you are eating, breathing, or drinking is causing it. Fortunately, you have an person right in Austin who is a specialist on autism and should be able to help you with this. Maybe you already know her. Her name is Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo (www.drritamarie.com). Please look her up. It's not normal to be sick and you do not have to live with this problem. I hope I read in the press about how your little boy got better. Good luck!
  • Paula Carnes Apr 24, 2009 @ 6:52 pm | delete
    Mr. Isaacson, has anyone considered that Rowan may have improved while in Mongolia because he was not drinking fluoridated water or getting bromine from flour? I realize this may be a long shot but one which might be worth pursuing. We really don't know what these toxic hallides might do to disrupt iodine and thyroid function. We do know in the past mental impairment was caused by lack of iodine. I know autism is not the same thing as low IQ, but still there might be some connection. Autism in countries that do not fluoridate their water is much lower I write this at the risk of sounding like a nut case, but perhaps worth the risk, since you don't know me anyway.
  • Liz Berry South Africa Apr 23, 2009 @ 12:50 pm | delete
    Rupert, your foresight and understanding of how nature, animals and humans are all connected
    is truly inspirational. Well done to you ,Kristin and all the amazing people who have travelled your journey with you. I couldnt put your book down and have passed it on to a friend whose child has Aspergers.........everyone should read this book. Please let us have an update on Rowans progress from time to time. All the best to You and your special family
  • Marie Meyer Apr 18, 2009 @ 6:04 am | delete
    Liewe Rupert,
    Ek het so pas die boek gekoop en sien baie uit daarna om te lees - wel gedaan! Ons 6-jarige seuntjie het ook Aspergers, 'n mens wonder wat aangaan? Alles van die beste vir jou en jou gesin, en hoop jy het goeie herinneringe aan Denver.
  • Gerry Whelan Apr 15, 2009 @ 2:58 pm | delete
    I've listened to the audio book and am fascinated by the story and the outcome. When and where will I be able to see the movie? I can't seem to find out anywhere.
    Thanks
  • Alison Apr 14, 2009 @ 7:52 am | delete
    I've just read about the movie in the Daily Telegraph, and can't wait to see it. I volunteer for the Riding for the Disabled here in South Africa, and Thursdays are for our autistic group. It's amazing to see how riding can help so many of the children 'organise' their minds. They go down to the arena totally chaotic and unruly, come back calm, happy and communicative. We also deal with cerebal palsied children, but the autistic children are my special interest.
    I also believe this little boy was very blessed to have such special parents!
  • Donna Apr 10, 2009 @ 9:13 pm | delete
    Hi I am an Aussie and a horse person and i have just read the Book, I couldn't put it down. I have a friend with a down syndrome child and i have always know when he is around my horses they are very submissive and careful around him, just as Rupert said they lick and chew and drop there head. Amazing animals if we all just listened to them more.
    What fantastic parents you both are.
    Good Luck for the years ahead.
  • blakesdad Apr 3, 2009 @ 6:48 am | delete
    Awesome! Five stars!
  • Louise Rees Apr 2, 2009 @ 6:09 am | delete
    I saw you on This Morning just now and was in awe of you. My son is on the Autistic Spectrum and every day is a battle. When you said that once your son was diagnosed you went thru a grieving process I knew just what you meant. I will read your book and look out for the programme. I'm not very good at explaining how challenging my familys life is but hearing you speak was dot on the mark.
    God bless you all.
  • JEN SESSIONS Mar 2, 2009 @ 3:54 pm | delete
    HOW LUCKY YOU BOTH ARE TO BE WALKING THIS WALK TOGETHER. HUGE RESPECT AND CONNECTION. I WOULD LOVE TO SPEAK WITH YOU OR MEET UP WHEN U ARE IN ENGLAND. I AM A SHAMANIIC PRACTITIONER HAVE CONNECTIONS WITH THE INDIGENOUS ELDERS AND HEALERS AND HAVE THE GOOD FORTUNE TO HAVE BEEN CHOSEN BY A HORSE WHO WAS TO DIE - TO WORK WITH HORSES. MUCH MAGIC HUMILITY HUMOUR AND COMPASSION TO SHARE 07990517751 WARM WISHES TO YOU BOTH. iF YOU FEEL TO CONECT PLEASE MAKE IT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE WITH LOV AND GRATITUDE JEN ..............MARCH 2ND
  • JP Giacomini Feb 26, 2009 @ 10:05 am | delete
    Hello Rupert,
    My friend Allen Pogue told me today about you and your son (we own the Lusitano sires of his horses). I am a horse trainer (originated the endotapping procedure), trained long ago in Portugal for years. My son is autistic also and we had some great success about his communication skill with the endotapping. Love to talk to you about that. Our site is www.baroquefarmsusa.com. give us a call _JP
  • drew hempel Feb 20, 2009 @ 8:38 pm | delete
    Hey you gotta check out Chunyi Lin http://springforestqigong.com He's a top healer of full-lotus yoga using his third eye and works with the Mayo Clinic.
  • spirituality Jan 30, 2009 @ 2:12 pm | delete
    Great way to introduce the topic. I used to teach in a school for special education - there were kids with autism there too.

    You might like these lenses:
    Books about Autism
    Sensory Processing (aka Sensory Integration) explained: with tips on how to help your child.
    Information about sensory processing and tips for parents.
  • spirituality Jan 4, 2009 @ 3:53 am | delete
    Interesting & fascinating.
  • Gregory da silva Aug 1, 2008 @ 8:10 am | delete
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  • the-secret Apr 17, 2008 @ 5:20 pm | delete
    I have a friend who has a son who has autism. I had never heard of it before I met her.
    Autism Blog!
  • Parkhurst Mar 7, 2008 @ 10:05 pm | delete
    im very excited about your movie, cant wait to check it out!

    www.squidoo.com/autismandyou
  • Parkhurst Mar 7, 2008 @ 10:05 pm | delete
    im very excited about your movie, cant wait to check it out!

    www.squidoo.com/autismandyou
  • Marcie Hopkins Feb 29, 2008 @ 9:33 am | delete
    Hi, My son is also suffering from autism. Diagnoses at age 2. I found a lot of good stuff on http://autism911.info
  • driewe Dec 29, 2007 @ 4:30 pm | delete
    I was telling an elderly lady at Church about your movie project when she told me she has a Grandson who experienced the peace of encountering a horse. There is also alot to be said about the power of ritual which was lost in the west.
  • driewe Dec 26, 2007 @ 8:36 pm | delete
    I enjoyed your trailer very much. I am looking forward to the movie.

    Autistic Symptoms in
    Children with Autism
  • Emma Young Nov 9, 2007 @ 8:12 am | delete
    Dear Rowan,
    Your adventure sounds wonderful, you
  • Christopher_Scott Oct 12, 2007 @ 4:02 pm | delete
    Horse boy looks like a great movie. Might have to check it out. Anyone know where I can get started with Netflix? O, that's right, squidoo! Come over to A DAY OF HOPE
  • Anna Patricia Oct 10, 2007 @ 7:08 am | delete
    Hi Rupert, I just read an article about your son here in Spain, in a magazine that comes with the newspaper. About the things you say that Rowan does, there's a little familiar to me, because I sometimes take care of a boy who's now 8 years old who also has autism. I'm 22 years old. Anna
  • SuzanMarie Jun 21, 2007 @ 9:12 am | delete
    I look forward to the completion of your Horse Boy movie project. My oldest daughter has Asperger's. The challenge as a parent can feel heavy but the learning and the love is beyond compare.
  • Margaret_Schaut Jun 3, 2007 @ 3:22 pm | delete
    Congratulations on being the #1 Winner in the Content Category! By Invitation Only Blog

  • dorj luvsan May 23, 2007 @ 12:03 am | delete
    Hi, r u already in Mongolia? I am a Mongolian. Nobody knows or ever heard about the word autism here. Here my email address dorj_luvsan@yahoo.com. I have the same plan in my mind: "raising awareness" here.
  • Razlan Apr 3, 2007 @ 10:51 am | delete
    Thanks for creating this inspiring lense. I have linked you up from mine on Blood Diamond.
  • KimGiancaterino Mar 27, 2007 @ 2:55 pm | delete
    Congratulations on your nomination for Lens of the Year from your friends at the Help Africa Group.
  • Mar 26, 2007 @ 10:17 pm | delete
    Years ago, I volunteered at a school that taught special needs kids how to ride horses. One of the boys was autistic so I can appreciate your message. Super work.
  • Barkely Mar 19, 2007 @ 9:12 pm | delete
    Good luck in your quest! This is a beautiful lens.
  • giddygabby Mar 15, 2007 @ 5:54 pm | delete
    Whew. If your movie is anything like the trailer, it will leave us stunned. I'm breathless. Amazing lens. Thank you. With hands folded, I bow.
  • KCStargazer Mar 14, 2007 @ 12:35 am | delete
    I can't wait to see the movie! Nice work. Welcome to the Kaleidoscope Group!
  • cameoartist Mar 11, 2007 @ 2:52 pm | delete
    I am so pleased to find your lens. I have been interested in the Bushmen since reading the Laurens Van der Post books about them 30 years ago. Two years ago I created a Black onyx gemstone carving of a bushwoman and her baby.
  • KimGiancaterino Feb 28, 2007 @ 10:41 pm | delete
    You're invited to an "Open House" the weekend of March 10
  • jackclee Feb 28, 2007 @ 7:11 am | delete
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  • badmsm Feb 27, 2007 @ 5:15 pm | delete
    Thank you for sharing your experiences so far. As a parent of two kids with ASD, I can identify with what you're going through.
  • pocco Feb 23, 2007 @ 2:57 am | delete
    Brilliant, insightful treatment of a difficult subject.
    Wish you both well in Mongolia.
  • hartworks Feb 22, 2007 @ 6:47 pm | delete
    Not only am I very moved by your page and plans, but also interested in your comment about Austin as I knew an autistic boy there. I suspect rates are rising in many places, but don't know for sure. Best wishes!
  • wildJune Feb 22, 2007 @ 1:55 pm | delete
    Hi just wanted to congratulate for your LOTD.. keep up the good work.
  • giltotherescue Feb 22, 2007 @ 11:30 am | delete
    Beautiful story! Good luck on your journey.
  • Emily Feb 21, 2007 @ 10:42 am | delete
    I think thst Autism is a very amazing thing to have. One of the reasons I was born with PDD Autism is because My dads and moms family had memebers with Autism. I do not reget having Autism. There are things that I might be slower at or things that i might not understand things better then others.
  • BobTheTeacher Feb 19, 2007 @ 7:20 pm | delete
    This is a fantastic lens, Rupert, and great short film. I hope you'll keep us updated on the progress of the film and your plans for the trip to Mongolia. I teach World Religions to seniors, and I'm fascinated by your discovery and your journey with your son.

    Bob Jenkins
  • KimGiancaterino Feb 19, 2007 @ 5:10 pm | delete
    Welcome to the Help Africa Group. Kim

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