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Hikari to Tomo ni...

Also known as With the Light: Raising an Autistic Child.

Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Psychological , Slice of Life

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.



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.

Tags: Educational , Disability , Josei , Family Life , Coming of Age , Parenthood , Ensemble Cast , School , Female Protagonist , Work

Daisuki!!: Yuzu no Kosodate Nikki

Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Slice of Life

Yuzu, a 26-year-old mentally disabled woman with the mind of an 8-year-old, falls in love with Sousuke, a man with a similar disability. After Sousuke is involved in a fatal accident, Yuzu's family discovers she is 5 months pregnant with his child. Though Yuzu is intent on having the child, her mother, Miyoko, is immediately against it. After her family comes to terms with her pregnancy, Yuzu eventually gives birth to her daughter, Himawari. With many odds against her, Yuzu does her best to care for the daughter she so dearly loves.

Tags: Josei , Disability , Family Life , Parenthood

Kowareta Nou Seizon Suru Chi

Status: Finished
Genres: Drama

"I'm living with a damaged brain."

Based on the notes of a person with higher brain dysfunction (moyamoya disease), Kikuko Yamada.

Tags: Josei , Autobiographical , Disability

Non-chan no Tenohira

Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Slice of Life

After three years of infertility treatments, a child is finally conceived, but a regular blood test reveals the child has a high risk of Down syndrome. However, Yuki decides to have the child. The story chronicles the struggles of raising a disabled child.



Tags: Josei , Disability , Family Life , Parenthood