Your Life is Not a Label: A Guide to Living Fully with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome

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Summary: Very informative
Review: This book is very informative if you have autism or Asperger's Syndrome (which I do), and Jerry really gets to the point of what he's talking about. I even like the interview chapters where you get to hear about his wife's expereinces as a child who doesn't fit in because of an undiagnosed condition. I recommend this to individuals with either of these disorders, or people who know/live/work with such people. You won't be disappointed in reading this, as I wasn't.

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Summary: A "How To" Guidebook - Launching Pad for People With Autism
Review: This is a much needed work that addresses the needs of adults with autism. It covers areas such as finances and relationships and the author never loses his sense of humor. I love his quick wit and many times I found myself laughing over some clever phrase or original description.

For any adult on the spectrum, make this book your best friend when you need a quick consultation. This book is very helpful in navigating in NT (neurotypical) territory. A must read for all!

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Summary: A MUST READ
Review: Way to go, Jerry! This is the first book in a long time on Asperger Syndrome that I just couldn't put down. It is insightful, practical and direct--just like Jerry himself. A must read for teens and adults with autism spectrum disorders and those that love and work with them.

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Summary: Gives advice I want my teenager to hear
Review: When I picked up Jerry's book I had a hard time putting it down. I am a parent of an adolescent with AS and have been "winging it" for most of his life. No books for parents were ever written on the subject until 1999. I've relied on my own parenting experience of neurotypical children and professional autism journals to figure out what to do. Now that I'm preparing my child to be "launched" into college, having a life handbook that he can rely on is very important. Jerry's book is very concrete with common sense information, and an attitude about life that I hope my own son will adopt. I can recommend this book to any person on the spectrum, and also to parents of children age 11 to adulthood. Sometimes when you are feeling most challenged as a parent of an AS preteen or teen, it is very helpful to remind you where you are heading!

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Summary: Gives advice I want my teenager to hear
Review: When I picked up Jerry's book I had a hard time putting it down. I am a parent of an adolescent with AS and have been "winging it" for most of his life. No books for parents were ever written on the subject until 1999. I've relied on my own parenting experience of neurotypical children and professional autism journals to figure out what to do. Now that I'm preparing my child to be "launched" into college, having a life handbook that he can rely on is very important. Jerry's book is very concrete with common sense information, and an attitude about life that I hope my own son will adopt. I can recommend this book to any person on the spectrum, and also to parents of children age 11 to adulthood. Sometimes when you are feeling most challenged as a parent of an AS preteen or teen, it is very helpful to remind you where you are heading!

Rating:
Summary: Gives advice I want my teenager to hear
Review: When I picked up Jerry's book I had a hard time putting it down. I am a parent of an adolescent with AS and have been "winging it" for most of his life. No books for parents were ever written on the subject until 1999. I've relied on my own parenting experience of neurotypical children and professional autism journals to figure out what to do. Now that I'm preparing my child to be "launched" into college, having a life handbook that he can rely on is very important. Jerry's book is very concrete with common sense information, and an attitude about life that I hope my own son will adopt. I can recommend this book to any person on the spectrum, and also to parents of children age 11 to adulthood. Sometimes when you are feeling most challenged as a parent of an AS preteen or teen, it is very helpful to remind you where you are heading!