Kyle Graham is scared. Not of monsters under the bed like any average six year old but of everything. Normal, everyday activities prove terrifying to him.
And he can't communicate his fears, or share them with friends, because he can't use language and he has no friends.
Kyle is autistic, a condition it took his parents two desperate years to get diagnosed. So his day consists of endless traumas and tantrums and unimaginable stress for his mum and dad Nicola and Rob.
Nicola's fierce determination to break into Kyle's world at any cost has placed an intolerable strain on her marriage. And, her only respite is the unwavering support of her mother Pat and father Jim, who dote on Kyle.
Into this setting of seemingly insurmountable conflict comes Thomas, a golden retriever puppy, named after Kyle's favourite character, Thomas The Tank Engine.
By the time Thomas is a fully grown dog, Nicola and Rob are hopeful of a breakthrough where all other attempts have failed.
The unexpected and devastating blow of Pat's death only strengthens their resolve.
But when Thomas becomes ill, the family fear that the progress Kyle has made is about to unravel A truly touching story and one that will stick in your mind for a long time indeed.
And he can't communicate his fears, or share them with friends, because he can't use language and he has no friends.
Kyle is autistic, a condition it took his parents two desperate years to get diagnosed. So his day consists of endless traumas and tantrums and unimaginable stress for his mum and dad Nicola and Rob.
Nicola's fierce determination to break into Kyle's world at any cost has placed an intolerable strain on her marriage. And, her only respite is the unwavering support of her mother Pat and father Jim, who dote on Kyle.
Into this setting of seemingly insurmountable conflict comes Thomas, a golden retriever puppy, named after Kyle's favourite character, Thomas The Tank Engine.
By the time Thomas is a fully grown dog, Nicola and Rob are hopeful of a breakthrough where all other attempts have failed.
The unexpected and devastating blow of Pat's death only strengthens their resolve.
But when Thomas becomes ill, the family fear that the progress Kyle has made is about to unravel A truly touching story and one that will stick in your mind for a long time indeed.