Thus, Lori, despite the strong efforts, she never learned to read. Still, she made progresses which cannot be quantified for her own personality and state of mind. Boo, the autistic boy managed to speak coherently. Claudia graduated valedictorian, while Tomaso became a hero after saving the lives of four children and an infant. Even if they never managed to become normal persons, with the help of their teacher, they somehow earned their place in the society and improved their own self. The book is impressive for the messages it conveys. It shows that technique, dedication, care, and most importantly love can change persons. The experience Torey had with...

However, the love and care she showed to them healed part of their "wounds" and prepared them for a better life. Indeed, the title is extremely suggestive in this sense. Torey Hayden cared for these children as if they were her own, dismantled the barriers between them, and offered them the chance for a different future. In this sense, this can be seen as the best technique to help children with problems.
Reference

Hayden, L. Torey. Somebody else's kids. New York: Harper Collins Publisher, 1981.