Liane Holliday Willey

Pretending to be Normal

Living with Asperger's Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Expanded Edition

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Produktbeschreibung

Expanded anniversary edition of this classic on living with Asperger's, first published in 1999.

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Updated edition of the bestselling story of a woman who, after years of self-doubt and self-denial, learned to embrace and appreciate her Asperger's syndrome traits. Liane Holliday Willey shares, with insight and warmth, the daily struggles and challenges that face many of those who have AS and charts her inspirational journey to self-acceptance.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 192
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. September 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 228mm x 151mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 290g
• ISBN-13: 9781849057554
• ISBN-10: 1849057559
• Artikelnr.: 40888481

Autorenporträt

Liane Holliday Willey is a wife, mother, autism consultant, academic researcher, avid horsewoman and owner of an equestrian barn. She has a Doctorate of Education, and is a frequent guest speaker as well as the author of several other books on autism spectrum conditions.

Inhaltsangabe

Dedication. Foreword by Tony Attwood. Author's Note. Introduction. 1.
Remembering When 2. The Gap Widens and Wondering Why 3. Losing My Way 4. A
Slow Walk Home 5. Crossing the Bridge 6. Rocking My Babies 7. Settling In,
But Never Down. 8. Pretending a Little Less. Appendices: I Explaining Who
You Are to Those Who Care. II Survival Skills for AS College Students. III
Employment Options and Responsibilities. IV Organizing Your Home Life. V
Coping Strategies for Sensory Integration Dysfunction. VI Thoughts for
Non-AS Support People. VII Support Groups and Other Helpful Resources.
Glossary. References.