![]() ![]() However, Venus is not the only fascinating character here. ![]() ![]() From there, a story of domestic abuse, removal to foster care and a slow emergence from silent isolation unfolds. ![]() Her patient dedication finally pays off when the girl shows an interest in She-Ra, Princess of Power comic books. Suspecting "elective mutism," a refusal to talk "for psychological reasons," Hayden persists in trying to draw Venus out. Yet the author is relentless in her attempt to diagnose the cause of Venus's "almost catatonic" state, which is punctuated by occasional violent outbursts. Familiar with Venus's siblings, other teachers warn Hayden not to expect much from Venus. This time she brings to life the story of a scruffy seven-year-old, Venus, who is so unresponsive that Hayden searches for signs of deafness, brain damage or mental retardation. Successes in this difficult and often frustrating field can be few and hard-won, which Hayden deftly illustrates while simultaneously offering hope and joy in small victories. Hayden has chronicled experiences from her long career as a special education teacher in several books, including One ChildĪnd The Tiger's Child. ![]()
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