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Michael John Carley is the Founder and former Executive Director of GRASP, the world's largest organization comprised of adults on the autism spectrum, and the former Executive Director of ASTFP, where he spoke at numerous conferences and training events for Fortune 1000 companies. He lives with afficher plus his wife and two sons in Wisconsin, and works as a School Consultant. afficher moins

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Aspergers syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder that is characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication, alongside restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests. It differs from other autism spectrum disorders by its relative preservation of linguistic and cognitive development. Much of the popular literature is on the childhood manifestations of the syndrome. This book concentrates on adults who have grown up knowing they have or for some reason were diagnosed later on in life The book is not for the parents of kids or adults that are severely disabled. The books focus is for those who are high functioning. Many of these people are under employed or unemployed because although they be academically bright ,they have social issues that keep them from being accepted in the workplace. Think the characters in the Big Bang Theory. This book has an in-depth concentration on workplace issues and social issues that adults encounter in social situations. It is written and voiced in the 1st person. You see this world through the eyes of the author. Author gives voice to what many who have the syndrome and have wondered, why life was just so damn hard. He proposes strategies and tactics to work around the difficulties that have the syndrome encounter… (plus d'informations)
 
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Cataloger623 | 5 autres critiques | Nov 8, 2014 |
Written by a parent with Asperger syndrome who has a child with the same disorder, the author reveals what it is like to live with Asperger syndrome and offers insights into living with the disorder. The book covers topics that include: navigating relationships; nurturing interests and talents; disclosing your diagnosis; dealing with family and friends; learning coping mechanisms; and finding work that suits your strengths and talents.
 
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ThePinesLibrary | 5 autres critiques | Mar 4, 2014 |
I have a few "quirks" that persons with Asperger's also have, but I'm far too petrified to ever get evaluated for it...and I kind of like just being "quirky." This book helped me to feel better about my shortcomings - it's just the way I'm wired (or *not* wired) so I either have to deal with them, or try to think them through and improve on what I'm doing "wrong."
 
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weeta | 5 autres critiques | Sep 12, 2013 |
"Borrowed from Library for coursework project."
Well this wasn't so useful for the particular course topic I'm working on but is an excellent guide for newly diagnosed adults to come to terms with their diagnosis and move forward. Michael John Carley describes his own experiences and also the global autism support group GRASP that he is now part of.
Refreshingly positive ideas about the autism spectrum, also great links and biblio.
 
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velvetink | 5 autres critiques | Mar 31, 2013 |

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