Description
An intimate, engaging, and insightful guide to coping with Asperger's-from one of the condition's most passionate advocates. Michael John Carley was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at thirty-six-when his young son received the same diagnosis. This fascinating book reveals his personal experience with the confusion and trauma associated with this condition-and offers insights into living an independent and productive life. Now the Executive Director of the world's largest Asperger's oranization, Carley helps readers in such areas as: - Social interactions
- Nurturing interests
- Whom to confide in-and how
- Dealing with family and loved ones
- Finding work that suits your strengths and talents
Author: Michael John Carley
Publisher: Tarcherperigee
Published: 04/01/2008
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 7.96h x 5.14w x 0.73d
ISBN13: 9780399533976
ISBN10: 0399533974
BISAC Categories:
- Psychology | Psychopathology | Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Family & Relationships | Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Self-Help | Personal Growth | General
- Nurturing interests
- Whom to confide in-and how
- Dealing with family and loved ones
- Finding work that suits your strengths and talents
Author: Michael John Carley
Publisher: Tarcherperigee
Published: 04/01/2008
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 7.96h x 5.14w x 0.73d
ISBN13: 9780399533976
ISBN10: 0399533974
BISAC Categories:
- Psychology | Psychopathology | Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Family & Relationships | Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Self-Help | Personal Growth | General
About the Author
Michael John Carley received his BA from Hampshire College, and his MFA from Columbia. As the founder and executive director of GRASP, the largest organization comprised of adults on the autism spectrum, he has spoken at well over 100 conferences, hospitals, universities, and health care organizations throughout the country. As the executive director of ASTEP, he has spoken at conferences focusing on Human Resources, Corporate Diversity and Inclusion.