Pretending to be Normal: Living with Asperger's Syndrome

الغلاف الأمامي
Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 01‏/01‏/1999 - 175 من الصفحات
The story of a woman who, after years of self-doubt, learned to embrace her Asperger's syndrome traits. Liane Holliday Willey shares the daily struggles and challenges that face those who have Asperger's syndrome. It includes coping strategies and guidance for a range of situations.
 

المحتوى

Foreword
9
Acknowledgments
11
Authors Note
12
Introduction
13
Remembering When
17
The Gap Widens and Wondering Why
31
Losing My Way
47
A Slow Walk Home
63
APPENDIX I Explaining Who You Are to Those Who Care
123
APPENDIX II Survival Skills for AS College Students
131
APPENDIX III Employment Options and Responsibilities
141
APPENDIX IV Organizing Your Home Life
149
APPENDIX V Coping Strategies for Sensory Perception Problems
155
APPENDIX VI Thoughts for the NonAS Support People
161
APPENDIX VII Support Groups and Other Helpful Resources
167
Glossary
171

Crossing the Bridge
77
Rocking My Babies
93
Settling In But Never Down
107

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نبذة عن المؤلف (1999)

Liane Holliday Willey is a doctor of education, a writer and a researcher who specialises in the fields of psycholinguistics and learning style differences. Dr Willey has a wonderful husband, three happy children, dedicated parents and an active social life. She also has Asperger's Syndrome, just like her youngest daughter.

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