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    With the Light: Raising an Autistic Child
    With the Light: Raising an Autistic Child
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    Manga Info

    FormatMANGA
    Chapters93
    Volumes15
    StatusFINISHED
    Start DateSep 28, 2000
    End DateApr 3, 2009

    External Links

    Yen PressOfficial Site

    With the Light: Raising an Autistic Child

    光とともに...

    78% SCORE
    2,786 POP
    2000
    DramaPsychologicalSlice of Life #Educational#Disability#Josei#Family Life#Coming of Age

    Synopsis

    Born during the sunrise—an auspicious beginning—the Azumas' newborn son is named Hikaru, which means "light." But during one play date, his mother notices that her son is slightly different from the other children. In this alternately heartwarming and bittersweet tale, a young mother tries to cope with both the overwhelming discovery of her child's autism and the trials of raising him while keeping her family together. This is a story that resonates not only for those whose families have been affected by autism, but also for all past, present, and future parents.

    (Source: Yen Press)

    Notes:
    - The chapter count includes the one-shot "Thank You Sensei!, Haru no Manazashi".
    - The English publishing of this manga only had 8 volumes, compared to 15 in Japan.

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    Characters

    Hikaru Azuma
    Hikaru Azuma
    MAIN
    Masato Azuma
    Masato Azuma
    MAIN
    Sachiko Azuma
    Sachiko Azuma
    MAIN
    Kanon Azuma
    Kanon Azuma
    MAIN
    Moe Nakajima
    Moe Nakajima
    SUPPORTING
    Hisako Nakajima
    Hisako Nakajima
    SUPPORTING
    Takuya Oki
    Takuya Oki
    SUPPORTING
    Noriko Wakabayashi
    Noriko Wakabayashi
    SUPPORTING
    Shigeru Aoki
    Shigeru Aoki
    SUPPORTING
    Takako Azuma
    Takako Azuma
    SUPPORTING
    Miyu Honda
    Miyu Honda
    SUPPORTING
    Daisuke Ishida
    Daisuke Ishida
    SUPPORTING

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