Because the majority of those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders are boys and men, the voices of girls on the spectrum have been practically inaudible until now. At long last, here is a book that provides women on the autism spectrum the opportunity to tell the world about their experiences, good and bad. Their candid reflections will warm your heart while giving you a backstage pass to another realm. Leading professionals in the field punctuate this masterpiece with fascinating articles that offer insightful advice. Finally, autism literature isn't only a man's world.
"There is certainly no shortage of books about Asperger's disorder, but this wonderful new volume fills a special need for girls which has been largely unaddressed. World renowned Doctors Tony Attwood and Temple Grandin set the table and speak from a wealth of experience and research. Seasoned professionals in the field provide further insight and guidance into the complex and often baffling social landscape for girls who have been diagnosed with Asperger's.
The heart and soul of the book are the contributions by Jennifer McIlwee both of whom have Asperger's and Lisa Iland who has a brother and several friends on the spectrum. These women help us understand so many of the unwritten rules of social encounters so vital for girls growing up on the spectrum--as well as "typical" girls.
Laughter, tears, hope, and skills for coping flow each and every contributor. This book can inform and enlighten not just girls growing up with Asperger's but also the rest of us--male and female--as we go about our lives on the human spectrum." -Robert A. Naseef, Ph.D., author of Special Children, Challenged Parents and co-editor Voices from the Spectrum.
