Compelling and witty, Liane Holliday Willey's account of growing to adulthood as an undiagnosed 'Aspie' has been read by thousands of people on and off the autism spectrum since it was first published in 1999. Bringing her story up to date, including her diagnosis as an adult, and reflecting on the changes in attitude over 15 years, this expanded edition will continue to entertain (and inform) all those who would like to know a little more about how it feels to spend your life `pretending to be normal'.
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Pretending to be Normal
Living with Asperger's Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Expanded Edition
- 192 pages
- English
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eBook - ePub
Pretending to be Normal
Living with Asperger's Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Expanded Edition
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Of Related Interest
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- 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
- Appendix I: Explaining Who You Are To Those Who Care
- Appendix II: Survival Skills For As College Students
- Appendix III: Employment Options And Responsibilities
- Appendix IV: Organizing Your Home Life
- Appendix V: Coping Strategies For Sensory Perception Problems
- Appendix VI: Thoughts For The Non-As Support People
- Appendix VII: Support Groups And Other Helpful Resources
- Glossary
- Bibliography
- Also available
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