Voice in the Silence
Voice in the Silence
What do you do when your child doesn't speak?
In Voice in the Silence, author and pediatric psychologist Sumaira Khan takes readers on a deeply personal and inspiring journey — one shaped by the challenges and triumphs of raising her daughter Fatima, a bright, nonverbal child on the autism spectrum.
With gentle honesty and emotional depth, this book blends memoir with guidance, offering practical tools for parents, teachers, and caregivers who are navigating the world of speech delays, autism, and nontraditional communication.
Inside this book, you'll discover:
- How to connect without relying on spoken language
- Tools like visual schedules, sign language, and emotional cards
- Strategies that build trust, joy, and daily connection
- Encouragement for mothers, fathers, and educators who feel overwhelmed
- A message of hope for anyone learning to listen beyond words
A powerful memoir and practical guide from a pediatric psychologist and devoted mother. Discover the quiet strength of love beyond words.
Why you'll love this book
- Written from real lived experience
- Beautifully readable for both parents and professionals
- Practical without being clinical
- Gentle, healing, and emotionally uplifting
- A perfect gift for autism parents and educators