Personal Stories
Looking for insight into your child’s mind, or real-life inspiration from people with Autism who have thrived? A list of truly remarkable stories told from the perspective of either people with Autism, or their caregivers.
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Asperger Syndrome, the Universe and Everything
Kenneth Hall was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at the age of eight. Kenneth is in a unique position to describe some of the inner experiences and perceptions of autism in childhood.
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The Accidental Teacher: Life Lessons from My Silent Son
A child teaches without intending to… Having severe autism does not stop Annie Lehmann’s son Jonah from teaching her some of life’s most valuable lessons. “The Accidental Teacher”, a heartfelt memoir about self-discovery rather than illness, uses insight and humor to weave a tale rich with kitchen-table wisdom.
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The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across the Spectrum
When Temple Grandin was born in 1947, autism had only just been named. Today it is more prevalent than ever, with one in 88 children diagnosed on the spectrum. And our thinking about it has undergone a transformation in her lifetime: Autism studies have moved from the realm of psychology to neurology and genetics, and there is far more hope today than ever before thanks to groundbreaking new research into causes and treatments. Now Temple Grandin reports from the forefront of autism science, bringing her singular perspective to a thrilling journey into the heart of the autism revolution.
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