As a child, Sophia Summers always knew she was different and misunderstood. Hers was a lonely life of obsession and passion, fraught with anxieties, vulnerabilities, confusion, and heartbreak. It wasnt until her son Josh was diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome (AS) that Sophia sought her own eventual diagnosis with the sameand began her mission to fully research and understand AS and to discover and embrace the special way the brains of those with Aspergers are wired.
In Sophias remarkably candid and deeply personal memoir, she offers firsthand insight into the unique challenges and experiences of both living with Aspergers Syndrome and raising a child with AS. With the kind of clarity that only comes from true acceptance, Sophia shares the many practical and emotional coping skills she and her son have developed over the years for people in the spectrum of autism and their families, mental health professionals, and teachers.
AspergersIf You Only Knew is a triumphant true tale about coming to terms with ones essential self, trusting in others, welcoming laughter, and realizing ones true potential. It serves as an invaluable source of comfort, hope, and guidance to anyone touched by AS.
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As a child, Sophia Summers always knew she was different and misunderstood. Hers was a lonely life of obsession and passion, fraught with anxieties, vulnerabilities, confusion, and heartbreak. It wasnt until her son Josh was diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome (AS) that Sophia sought her own eventual diagnosis with the sameand began her mission to fully research and understand AS and to discover and embrace the special way the brains of those with Aspergers are wired.
In Sophias remarkably candid and deeply personal memoir, she offers firsthand insight into the unique challenges and experiences of both living with Aspergers Syndrome and raising a child with AS. With the kind of clarity that only comes from true acceptance, Sophia shares the many practical and emotional coping skills she and her son have developed over the years for people in the spectrum of autism and their families, mental health professionals, and teachers.
AspergersIf You Only Knew is a triumphant true tale about coming to terms with ones essential self, trusting in others, welcoming laughter, and realizing ones true potential. It serves as an invaluable source of comfort, hope, and guidance to anyone touched by AS.
Imprint | Iuniverse, Inc. |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | October 2007 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | October 2007 |
Authors | Sophia Summers |
Dimensions | 229 x 152 x 8mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 133 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-595-44932-3 |
Barcode | 9780595449323 |
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LSN | 0-595-44932-8 |