The Book
O Link para o Diagnóstico
The story of a father in the autism world.
A first-person testimony about a father’s journey through observation, diagnosis and the transformation autism brought to the family. Without manuals or easy promises, the book shares what it means to be present, to learn in silence and to build bridges of understanding — at home and beyond.
Written with rawness and honesty, it is an invitation to empathy: for families who recognise themselves in these pages, and for professionals, schools and a community that wants to understand this reality better.
A personal and family account — not a diagnostic or treatment guide, and not a replacement for advice from health professionals.
Carlos Mouta
Carlos Mouta is an author and the founder of the EspetroLink project. His deep personal experience with autism led him to study, observe and understand the day-to-day of the spectrum in family life.
Without academic training in the field, he built his knowledge through direct experience, observation and contact with professionals and other parents. This is his first book, in which he shares, in a raw and honest way, the journey of a present father — from his son’s diagnosis to the transformations that followed.
His mission is simple: to show that this reality can be lived with empathy, understanding and support between families.
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Where to buy the book
The book is available at Cordel d'Prata, Bertrand, Wook and FNAC bookshops. Choose your favourite and order online or at a physical store.
Checkout, payment, shipping and returns are handled by each bookshop on their own sites — EspetroLink does not manage orders or payments. Questions about an order: contact the bookshop you bought from. Anything else about the book or the project: talk to us.