An Asperger Journey

Author : Scott Verbout
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1450295363
Total Pages : 77 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Asperger Journey written by Scott Verbout and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2011-02-24 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Within a span of two months in late 2006 and early 2007, Scott Verbout learned he had a mental disabilityand then lost his job of more than fifteen years. After going through that traumatic experience, which he partially attributes to his condition and the failure of others to understand it, Scott began the process of writing about his experiences. Ultimately, his research became the basis for An Asperger Journey. As Scott researched his condition, he found a wealth of information for children who have Aspergers syndrome, but not much similar guidance available for adults. To give the full picture, Scott asked his wife and daughter for their contributions, as they have lived with him and have had to deal most intimately with the effects of the disorder. He wanted to share his experiences with others who have Aspergers, as well as with their family and friends. By sharing his journey of discovery as an adult with a lifelong mental disability, Scott hopes to help others who may have had similar experiences.

Author : Linda Andron
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1846422051
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Our Journey Through High Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome written by Linda Andron and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2001-02 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an excellent travelers' guide because it is written by people who have been there. The stories are enthralling and the authors' experiences enable us to understand the culture and perspective of people with autistic spectrum disorder. This book is recommended for anyone who has embarked on a journey to explore a part of our world that we have only recently discovered.' - from the foreword by Tony Attwood 'I had a great many of my hunches and hopes confirmed when I read the words of the generous parents, and their even more generous children, who contributed to this book ... Most important, I learned it is possible to be inspired to see the glass as half full, no matter how many leaks there seem to be in the cup ... I believe the community who reads this book will join me in thanking those who wrote it, for their courage, their wit and their plethora of ideas.' - from the foreword by Liane Holliday Willey For the families who have contributed to this book, living with autism spectrum disorders has been a journey of self-discovery. With honesty and humor, they describe the ways autism has affected their daily lives, the challenges they have faced and the approaches they have found beneficial. They share their practical and original strategies for dealing with issues such as helping children to develop empathy and humor, developing and maintaining friendships and explaining their autism spectrum disorders to other people. This book will be a source of advice and inspiration for families of children with autism and the professionals who work with them. It is practical, realistic and positive - autism is seen as something to be understood and celebrated. As 11-year-old Glen states in the Appendix, written by some of the children with autism featured in the book: 'I like myself and consider my difference something positive.' Linda Andron is a licensed clinical social worker, Adjunct Lecturer in Psychiatry and Bio-Behavioural Sciences and Clinical Instructor at the University of California at Los Angeles. She is the director of the UCLA Family Support Community Program and the clinical director of the Center for Asperger's Assessment and Intervention at the HELP Group. She has worked with over 500 families of children with High Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome and is a member of the Professional Advisory Board of the Autism Society of Los Angeles. She has written many articles and chapters on developmental disabilities.

Author : David Marr
Publisher : Wavecloud Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9781535602211
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.1X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Asperger's written by David Marr and published by Wavecloud Corporation. This book was released on 2017-03-01 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all know people popularly described as "on the spectrum" - people who have Aspergers Syndrome. In this memoir, David vividly and clearly describes what that means: in the home, in schoolyards, in classrooms, in the work place and in a love relationship. And the reader learns from the inside out. -Susan Bergman

Author : Jenny Cockell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781709920356
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Asperger's Journey written by Jenny Cockell and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-20 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finding late in life that you are on the autistic spectrum can be both a surprise and a relief. This is a positive and informative, shared journey of discovery, describing what it is like to be on the spectrum.

Author : Sandy Petrovic
Publisher : Infinity Publishing (PA)
ISBN 13 : 9781495802898
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Expect a Miracle written by Sandy Petrovic and published by Infinity Publishing (PA). This book was released on 2014-10-31 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Co-authored from the separate viewpoints of both a twenty-year-old young man with Asperger's Syndrome and his mother, this work makes it possible to experience life from the perspective of a person with Asperger's, thus enabling its intricate understanding. A unique case study, the book chronicles David's life from birth until successful and fulfilled college living. It reveals every challenge confronted (including bullying), every solution employed, and practical lessons learned along the way. Inspiring hope and ideas, this book would be of interest to those with Asperger's/Autism Spectrum Disorder, their parents and loved ones, and professionals who teach and counsel them.

Author : Samantha Craft
Publisher : YOUR STORIES MATTER
ISBN 13 : 1909320579
Total Pages : 532 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Everyday Aspergers written by Samantha Craft and published by YOUR STORIES MATTER. This book was released on 2018-12-10 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: @page { margin: 2cm } p { margin-bottom: 0.21cm } a:link { color: #0000ff } Through 150 entries, Samantha Craft presents a life of humorous faux pas, profound insights, and the everyday adventures of an autistic female. In her vivid world, nothing is simple and everything appears pertinent. Even an average trip to the grocery store is a feat and cause for reflection. From being a dyslexic cheerleader with dyspraxia going the wrong direction, to bathroom stalking, to figuring out if she can wear that panty-free dress, Craft explores the profoundness of daily living through hilarious anecdotes and heart-warming childhood memories. Ten years in the making, Craft’s revealing memoir brings Asperger’s Syndrome into a spectrum of brilliant light—exposing the day-to-day interactions and complex inner workings of an autistic female from childhood to midlife.

Author : Victoria Honeybourne
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781537502656
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Your Autism Journey written by Victoria Honeybourne and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-10-21 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a young woman on the autism spectrum you perhaps have many questions: What does autism mean? How will it affect you? How can you not just survive but thrive in a world not designed for you? Can you be happy and autistic? Working through this book you will learn more about your autism, identify what is important to you and reflect on practical strategies which can help in a range of situations. You will uncover your strengths, skills and talents, improve your sense of wellbeing, and find out how to live a life which is meaningful to you. This book is aimed at women in their teens or twenties with an autism spectrum condition (such as Asperger syndrome or High Functioning Autism) and includes sections on: self; health and wellbeing; friendships, relationships and communication; learning; employment; and lifestyle. Elements of positive psychology are used to help to promote a sense of wellbeing, self-identity and self-esteem. This powerful book is essential reading for any young woman on the autism spectrum. Written by Victoria Honeybourne, who has a diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome, as well as significant professional experience as a teacher within the field of special educational needs, this book enables and empowers the reader to gain confidence being an autistic individual. 'Your Autism Journey' shows you how to survive, thrive and enjoy life, while gaining deeper insight into your autism and what makes you 'you'! 'Life is about the journey!'

Author : Karen MacNeill
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 149697008X
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pieces That Fit written by Karen MacNeill and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2015-02-13 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pieces That Fit is a powerful story based on one woman’s struggle to raise an autistic child. Karen’s raw, emotional candor will move you throughout your reading experience. Karen began this journey during Autism Awareness month in April 2014, when she wrote a post a day for thirty days. She received so much love, support, and encouragement from those posts that she is now sharing her journey, hoping to reach a bigger audience so that others may have a better understanding of their own journey and struggles. She hopes this book will be a message of hope to others who have struggled or are struggling with this puzzling diagnosis. The book begins with Karen meeting her husband, Jim, in 1990 and moves on to the birth of their son, Chandler, who is afflicted with Asperger’s syndrome. Karen describes in detail her frustrations, anger, and bitterness through the ordeal of having Chandler diagnosed. She takes her readers through difficult situations, tantrums, and tears in a uniquely honest and moving way. From frustrating meetings with teachers to even worse day-care experiences, you will find yourself rooting for this boy and his family to succeed. In between, Karen and Jim have another child, Braeden, who couldn’t be more different than his big brother, and new challenges begin to emerge. With a new brother, however, successes begin to mount for Chandler. Finally, Karen brings us a message of hope as Chandler grows up and learns to live with the autistic traits that are uniquely his. As Chandler finally begins to succeed in school and in life, you will be cheering and fist-pumping in support of him.

Author : Marc Fleisher
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781846424090
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Making Sense of the Unfeasible written by Marc Fleisher and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2003-06-15 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before he received his diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome (AS) in the 1970s, Marc Fleisher was considered mentally retarded; yet he went on against the odds to gain two maths degrees and to undertake post-graduate studies in maths. In this engaging story Marc relates how, supported by his family and by services for people with autism, and despite family tragedy and personal difficulties, he learnt to get the most out of life. He shares, with humour and candour, a multitude of practical tips for people with AS, and those around them, rounding off his story with appendices on astronomy, parallel universes, and the mathematics of unfeasibly large numbers.

Author : Marilyn Gefland
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1412035570
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Miracle Milestones, One Autistic Child's Journey written by Marilyn Gefland and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is not the story of a miracle - it is much truer than that. It is a fine-grained tale of the realities of life with a child who has autism, a challenging and puzzling disorder, but who is still his unique, loveable self." - Dr. Elizabeth Seagull, Pediatric Psychologist, Professor Emeritus Michigan State University.