Autism All-Stars

March 1, 2012

This collection of writings by people on the autism spectrum offers an honest portrayal of how these individuals struggle in various aspects of their day-to-day lives. Edited by Santomauro (Asperger Download: A Guide To Help Teenage Males with Asperger Syndrome Trouble-Shoot Life's Challenges), the mother of a son with Asperger's, and with a foreword by Tony Attwood (The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome), the book presents moving and inspirational stories for anyone who has a person with autism in his or her life. In addition, it provides practical advice for those on the spectrum: Temple Grandin contributes a chapter on how to get hired and keep a good job, while other writers discuss how they achieved their goals in education, careers, relationships, creativity, and other areas despite--or because of--the quirks of their disability. VERDICT This collection should interest higher-functioning individuals with autism and their families, as well as people who teach or work with adults and children with autism.--Terry Lamperski, Carnegie Lib. of Pittsburgh

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