"From very early days, I knew I was different, but I didn't know I had Asperger's syndrome until I was diagnosed at forty-two. Who would have thought I had a form of autism? ..."Asperger's syndrome is a growing Autism Spectrum Disorder around the world. Aspergers, God and Me explores the devastating effects of Asperger's syndrome on my life. This is not just my story, but the story of many people with undiagnosed Asperger's syndrome.Travel with me as I reveal how I overcame the difficulties of Asperger's syndrome to live a fullfilled and blessed life. All proceeds go to Camp Autism.

@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.

Suspect there's something "different" about your child? This book will help you navigate those early stages of your child's life when a diagnosis is nowhere in sight and you're either totally frustrated or frightened into inaction by visions of what may lie ahead ...

Woven around her first person experiences and scholarly references, is insight on many of the questions and concerns females with AS surely experience at some point in their life...lovely time spent with a friend...a teaching tool for women and their supporters...a read everyone can enjoy on a number of levels. - from the foreword Kristi Hubbard gives summaries of over a decade of intensive research on autism spectrum conditions. She offers insight, advice, encouragement, understanding, solutions and suggestions for girls and women with Asperger's. She found out she had Asperger's Syndrome when she was in graduate school and shares her challenging experiences growing up and in adulthood. She offers insight with her experiences helping children who have autism, and sets forth her search for the truth of what Asperger's really is, where it came from and the discovery of methods to have a happy, joyful and successful life. She also offers insight for caregivers, teachers and any other professional or family member to better understand and help girls with Asperger's. Read this book to learn: · Sex differences in Asperger's · Early signs detecting Asperger's · Insight on more than 21 Asperger's traits · How to overcome sensory issues · How to overcome social difficulties · Tips on making friends and keeping them · Solutions on more than 26 common life issues · Methods to have a happier family life living with Asperger's · Better understanding of the meaning and purpose in life · Numerous helpful resources for those with Asperger's · How to prevent or decrease the chances of your child from developing Autism

An unusual story of a life long journey of one woman that did not know she had Aspergers until she was twenty-six. This story is about her fight to live, and her fight to help her son and oldest daughter, who have Aspergers. While overcoming severe childhood abuse and neglect, she courageously finishes a degree in Psychology. Her story gives a more in-depth view of the anger, isolation, depression, and suicidal ideation of Asperger Disorder. Personal experiences are given along side clinical aspects of Aspergers. The medical field, mental health field, and school system of America lack the skills and the knowledge to understand Aspergers, as is indicated by real life events outlined in "My Asperger Soul." Aspergers is growing in numbers in the population, and not due to over diagnosis. Yet, we are a disregarded people within the school and work environment. "My Asperger Soul" is about a new language and a new people evolving on the planet.

Tessie Regan's collection of short stories, poems and quirky illustrations reveal the world as seen through the haze of alcohol addiction, the eccentricity of Asperger's and the ups and downs of an unconventional spiritual journey. Her honest and witty observations tell of moments of elation, confusion and hopeless desperation felt throughout her life, from the backbreaking pursuit of $100 in 'Lawnmower' to contemplating the start of her alcoholism at age 13 in 'The Jumping Off Place.' These brief, insightful accounts paint the truthful, warm-hearted, and wryly humorous portrait of a soul in search of reconciliation. This collection is essential reading for anyone on the autism spectrum dealing with alcoholism, substance addiction or mental health issues, and for their friends and families, as well as the professionals working with them.

This is Chloe’s story based on her diary entries recalling her negative reaction to her son’s diagnosis of Aspergers and the journey that Chloe makes with Samuel through primary and high school, confronting issues of perception and bullying.

DescriptionA varied collection of parents' stories about raising children and teenagers with Aspergers. The contributors have bravely written totally honest, deeply moving and sometimes harrowing accounts about what it really feels like to care for a challenging child. The book helps to remove the isolation and guilt felt by so many parents. Embedded within the narratives are their unique ways of coping which may inspire some with new strategies to try. This book will also appeal to relatives, friends and professionals seeking to get a better understanding of Aspergers and the far reaching effect on the family unit. About the AuthorAnna Van Der Post is both a research psychologist and a mother of a teenager with Aspergers. She has worked as a researcher for both mental health charities and the National Health Service. For the last fourteen years she has lived in the South West of England with her son whom she has home educated. Anna enjoys coastal walks, cryptic crosswords and spending time with her friends.

JoJo, has never seen the world as we do, as from an early age, hes always felt as if hed crash landed onto a planet whose alien inhabitants were a hostile breed of canine origin. With his comms device damaged beyond repair, all attempts to communicate with the indigenous species proved disastrous, forcing him to live life on the run, a life feeding from latrines of solitude and isolation. He was now a bone marooned in the bowl of a dog eat dog world! The story follows the internalized struggles of a young autistic, whose turbulent years through adolescence leave him at a cross roads in life, where failing school grades and an uncertain future, force him to make a judgment call. When a computer virus called Humphrey infects JoJos computer, rules of engagement are set to change and deep friendships, sorely tested. His teacher, the key to his survival, suspects there is more to JoJo than meets the eye and the journey in search of a puppet master more sinister than either could have imagined.Soon, JoJo may have to face an adversary much closer to home than he thinks, in an epic battle of wills - winner takes all!

When Sophie Walker's daughter Grace was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, her world unravelled. Her high-powered job was in disarray, she couldn't sleep, often woke in tears and felt hopeless and useless in her role as a mother. One day she realised she hadn't done any exercise for months - neglecting her physical health as well as her mental wellbeing. Previously a keen runner, she set herself the challenge of running the London Marathon to raise awareness of Asperger Syndrome and make herself physically strong enough to support her daughter. Invigorated by the physical challenge she had set herself, Sophie began a blog - 'Grace Under Pressure' - writing about both day-to-day life raising Grace alongside training for the marathon. The combination caught the imagination of readers and the blog took off, garnering praise from a wide range of sources. Now transformed into a book, Grace Under Pressure is a moving story that charts the highs and lows of raising a child with Asperger Syndrome and the physical challenge of training for a long-distance running event.