Living in Two Worlds: On Being a Social Chameleon with Asperger's
Autor Dylan Emmonsen Limba Engleză Paperback – 21 mar 2016
By describing the two conflicting worlds of his childhood, Dylan Emmons reveals the reasons behind the actions, mood swings and awkwardness of children on the autism spectrum that can often appear mysterious and unprovoked to neurotypical family members, friends, teachers and professionals.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781785927065
ISBN-10: 178592706X
Pagini: 208
Ilustrații: none
Dimensiuni: 208 x 216 x 13 mm
Greutate: 0.23 kg
Editura: JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
Colecția Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
ISBN-10: 178592706X
Pagini: 208
Ilustrații: none
Dimensiuni: 208 x 216 x 13 mm
Greutate: 0.23 kg
Editura: JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
Colecția Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
Recenzii
Trying to pass for "normal" is exhausting, Dylan Emmons recalls in this appealing coming of age memoir. Candid and humorous, he offers an instructive look at what it's like to grow up with Asperger's, trying to live in two worlds and never feeling fully at home in either. Ultimately, writing becomes his bridge, as he learns to stop wanting to be someone he isn't, and embrace who he is. Readers will be rooting for him long after they turn the last page.
Dylan Emmons is a knowledgeable guide to help us better understand what it's like to live in two worlds. My favorite takeaway is that he is comfortable with who he is and isn't trying to be someone he isn't. As parents, that's the best gift we can give our children: self-understanding and self-acceptance.
In this gem of a book, Dylan Emmons gives readers a wonderful insight into what it is like to grow up on the autism spectrum. Through learning about his diagnosis and his journey through school, this is most of all a human story written by a clearly extraordinary person and excellent writer. If you were under the misconception that children on the spectrum do not experience a rich emotional life, experience empathy or long for friendships, read this book and wonder at just how much is felt, observed, understood and can be achieved.
Dylan Emmons is a knowledgeable guide to help us better understand what it's like to live in two worlds. My favorite takeaway is that he is comfortable with who he is and isn't trying to be someone he isn't. As parents, that's the best gift we can give our children: self-understanding and self-acceptance.
In this gem of a book, Dylan Emmons gives readers a wonderful insight into what it is like to grow up on the autism spectrum. Through learning about his diagnosis and his journey through school, this is most of all a human story written by a clearly extraordinary person and excellent writer. If you were under the misconception that children on the spectrum do not experience a rich emotional life, experience empathy or long for friendships, read this book and wonder at just how much is felt, observed, understood and can be achieved.
Cuprins
Early Life/Elementary School. 1. The Diagnosis. 2. The Classroom. 3. Asperger's. 4. The Move. 5. The Break. 6. Regular People. 7. Transitions. 8. Inclusion. Middle School. 9. Big Changes. 10. The Embarrassment Test. 11. Chorus. 12. Heavy Metal Keeps Me Sane. 13. The Trouble With Girls. 14. Doctor B. 15. Take-Aways. High School. 16. Godzilla. 17. The Big Bad Limar. 18. Wild Man. 19. Settling In, Moving On.