Today many people are familiar with Asperger's thanks in part to movies like Temple Grandin and books like House Rules (Jodi Picoult). This is a book written by someone who has lived with it all of his life - but wasn't diagnosed until he was 40! He didn't know why things were hard for him. He was a very resourceful young man and learned his own coping skills. With hard work he learned what rules he needed to follow to fit in better. He learned those rules so that he could contribute to society by using his strengths which came from his Asperger's. I think this a worthwhile book for many people - teachers, parents (either those who have a child with Asperger's or others who can educate their children), people who work with the public (police, firepeople and librarians!). There are also a lot of good hints for people without Asperger's who just want to improve their communication and social skills.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Be Different by John Elder Robison 618.92
Today many people are familiar with Asperger's thanks in part to movies like Temple Grandin and books like House Rules (Jodi Picoult). This is a book written by someone who has lived with it all of his life - but wasn't diagnosed until he was 40! He didn't know why things were hard for him. He was a very resourceful young man and learned his own coping skills. With hard work he learned what rules he needed to follow to fit in better. He learned those rules so that he could contribute to society by using his strengths which came from his Asperger's. I think this a worthwhile book for many people - teachers, parents (either those who have a child with Asperger's or others who can educate their children), people who work with the public (police, firepeople and librarians!). There are also a lot of good hints for people without Asperger's who just want to improve their communication and social skills.
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