My Autistic Awakening - Unlocking the Potential for a Life Well Lived

Informationen zum Autor Rachael Lee Harris is a registered psychotherapist specializing in Asperger's Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism, providing a unique contribution to the field of Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) therapy and research from her perspective as a woman who has been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. She continues to improve the quality of life of children and adults on the Autism Spectrum as well as their careers and partners through her private practice, speaking engagements, and retreats. She has also given several academic presentations. Klappentext Autism rates are on the rise, and many parents wonder what the lives of their children may be like in the future. This story of one woman's experience growing up with Asperger's illustrates both the experiences and obstacles someone on the spectrum may face-and offers hope that they may lead successful, rewarding, and very rich lives. Zusammenfassung Autism rates are on the rise, and many parents wonder what the lives of their children may be like in the future. This story of one woman’s experience growing up with Asperger’s illustrates both the experiences and obstacles someone on the spectrum may face—and offers hope that they may lead successful, rewarding, and very rich lives. Inhaltsverzeichnis ContentsForeword by Tony AttwoodIntroduction1The Wanderer2School Daze3Curiouser and Curiouser4Wired for Wonder5A Gaze Returned6A Turn for the Worst7'It's a Living'8The Old Country9A Fork in the Road10Paris11The Monastery12Mirages and Minarets13Homecoming14A Cautionary Tale15Like Mother, Like son16My Brilliant Career17Buyer Beware!18The Prawns of Fate19'Physician, Heal Thyself'Epilogue - Full CircleBibliographyWebsites

Product details

• Authors: Rachael Lee Harris
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 09.04.2015
• EAN: 9781442244498
• ISBN: 978-1-4422-4449-8
• No. of pages: 232
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Letters, diaries; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Biographies, autobiographies; SELF-HELP / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / Autism Spectrum Disorders, Memoirs, MEDICAL / Neurology, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Autism Spectrum Disorders, Coping with illness & specific conditions, Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome, Autism & Asperger's Syndrome, Coping with / advice about autism / Asperger’s, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Memoirs, Asperger's Diagnosis;Autism;Autism Spectrum Conditions