Asperger's From the Inside Out: A Supportive and Practical Guide for Anyone with Asperger's Syndrome

Carley, Michael John

ISBN 10: 0399533974 / ISBN 13: 9780399533976

Published by Tarcher, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Asperger's From the Inside Out: A Supportive and Practical Guide for Anyone with Asperger's Syndrome
• Publisher: Tarcher
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0399533974
• ISBN 13: 9780399533976
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis

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

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.  

Peter F. Gerhardt, EdD, is the executive director of the EPIC school in New Jersey. For over three decades, Gerhardt has been improving the lives of adults and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. He is the author of Asperger’s From the Inside Out: A Supportive and Practical Guide for Anyone with Asperger’s Syndrome.