Autism is considered as one of behavioural disturbances which are still in the dark. ''The Little Ruthless Prince'' written by Franҫoise Lefèvre and ''Louis Step by Step'' written by the couple Gersende and Francis Perrin are some of the novels which discussed behavioural disturbance.These novels reflect parents'sufferings with their children who suffer from autism.They also uncover how parents overcome this obstacle and how they save their children from this dark tunnel.As for the novel''The Little Ruthless Prince” which is published in (1990) , a mother expresses her concerns and her courage in dealing with her young child who suffers from autism.Further, the mother unveils her courage and determination in overcoming this disability,inspite of all challenges and hardships faced her besides the uselessmedical sessions. Moreover,after more than 20 years, particularly in (2012), another novel written by the famous author Francis Perrin and his wife has emerged. This novel has uncovered that there is no change in dealing with this kind of behavioural disturbance and there is not any progress in therapy. This novel discussed parents'suffering with their autistic child whose physicians have failed in diagnosing his case.The boy's case has worsened day by day.Besides, this novel discussed ABA "A kind of psychological treatment'' which is discovered by the parents with the help of a specialized psychiatrist. Since this treatment wasn't common in France, the parents tried to benefit from their national exposure to grow and raise awareness about this treatment and its correctmethods of application. Furthermore,parents exerted a lot of efforts to address people in chargeto establish special healthcenters for autistic children. Such centers will prepare them to join school without being discriminated against in order to build their independent personalities.
This research will discuss the following points:
1-Parents'suffering with their autistic children.
2-Depression and humiliation of parents from psychiatrist.
3-facing challenges and obstacles met by parents in treating their children.
4-Adopting the issue of ‘‘Autism’’ and trying to find radical solutions for those autistic children particularly after discovering ABA behavioural treatment.
Zahran, M. (2016). Autism through "The Little Prince Cannibal" by Françoise Lefèvre and "Louis, Footsteps" by Gersende and Francis Perrin. فيلولوجى: سلسلة الدراسات الأدبية واللغوية, 33(66), 97-138. doi: 10.21608/gsal.2016.26871
MLA
Manal Zahran. "Autism through "The Little Prince Cannibal" by Françoise Lefèvre and "Louis, Footsteps" by Gersende and Francis Perrin", فيلولوجى: سلسلة الدراسات الأدبية واللغوية, 33, 66, 2016, 97-138. doi: 10.21608/gsal.2016.26871
HARVARD
Zahran, M. (2016). 'Autism through "The Little Prince Cannibal" by Françoise Lefèvre and "Louis, Footsteps" by Gersende and Francis Perrin', فيلولوجى: سلسلة الدراسات الأدبية واللغوية, 33(66), pp. 97-138. doi: 10.21608/gsal.2016.26871
VANCOUVER
Zahran, M. Autism through "The Little Prince Cannibal" by Françoise Lefèvre and "Louis, Footsteps" by Gersende and Francis Perrin. فيلولوجى: سلسلة الدراسات الأدبية واللغوية, 2016; 33(66): 97-138. doi: 10.21608/gsal.2016.26871