With the Light: Raising an Autistic Child
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.
Why this rank?
The series score blends every entry below, weighted by vote volume — see the full methodology. Each entry's page breaks its own score down per source.
| Entry | Score | Sources | Votes (weight) |
|---|---|---|---|
| With the Light: Raising an Autistic Child | 7.45 | 3 | 4,506 |
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