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Summary: Stephen: THANKS FOR GIVING US A VIEW OF AUTISM!! A+!
Review: All I can write is "WOW"! The author Stephen Shore takes you through an amazing journey - his life. I have over 85 books on autism and this is definately my favorite for providing some possible insight on what my autistic son Jeff may be feeling. Not only is the insight amazing and explainations easy to understand - but he gives so much hope. There are few books I have read where I truly laughed, cried, and celebrated his ups and downs (corny but absolutely true.)
The authors words have helped me better understand and communicate to my son and for that I am grateful.
Stephen has an amazing ability to communicate and provide humor at the scariest thing I have ever seen - autism - is truly a gift to all parents and friends of autistic. Please do your self a favor and read this book. It is a must for everyone's collection.
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Summary: Stephen: THANKS FOR GIVING US A VIEW OF AUTISM!! A+!
Review: All I can write is "WOW"! The author Stephen Shore takes you through an amazing journey - his life. I have over 85 books on autism and this is definately my favorite for providing some possible insight on what my autistic son Jeff may be feeling. Not only is the insight amazing and explainations easy to understand - but he gives so much hope. There are few books I have read where I truly laughed, cried, and celebrated his ups and downs (corny but absolutely true.)
The authors words have helped me better understand and communicate to my son and for that I am grateful.
Stephen has an amazing ability to communicate and provide humor at the scariest thing I have ever seen - autism - is truly a gift to all parents and friends of autistic. Please do your self a favor and read this book. It is a must for everyone's collection.
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Summary: Viva La Difference!
Review: As a professional therapist who has worked with ASD children for the last 6 years, Stephen's information is precious. After attending two conferences where Stephen lectured, I read his book and still learned more! He is warm, loving and very funny in person. He has so much information to share with us to help unlock the secret world of Autism. This info is pertinent to Parents, Siblings, Grandparents, Caregivers, Teachers, Therapists, Doctors and anyone else interested in truly understanding our ASD children! Keep writing and caring Stephen...we'll keep reading and cheering!
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Summary: Viva La Difference!
Review: As a professional therapist who has worked with ASD children for the last 6 years, Stephen's information is precious. After attending two conferences where Stephen lectured, I read his book and still learned more! He is warm, loving and very funny in person. He has so much information to share with us to help unlock the secret world of Autism. This info is pertinent to Parents, Siblings, Grandparents, Caregivers, Teachers, Therapists, Doctors and anyone else interested in truly understanding our ASD children! Keep writing and caring Stephen...we'll keep reading and cheering!
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Summary: What It's Like On "The Inside"
Review: As the father of a seven year old son who resides at the light end of the Autism Spectrum, I found Stephens book to be one of the very best I have read by someone who resides on The Spectrum themselves. It is also notable as one of the few autobiographical books by a male. Quite simply put, Stephen's forthrightness is wonderfully disarming. And his very unique ability (especially for someone actually on The Spectrum) to relate not only how the world appears to him but also how that reality fits into the one we nuero-typicals live in, shows an oversight I don't encounter in most typical adults. His positive example is nothing short of a godsend. Beyond giving us hope for our sons, daughters and loved ones who reside with Stephen in this very fascinating place, Stephen's book helps to unravel the mysteries we strive to understand every day. And that Stephen has achieved what he has thus far and has dedicated his life to furthering knowledge about and advocating for the individual on The Spectrum is testimony to this wonderful mans character (and to the loving devotion of his mother, his wife and his mentors!). I only hope my son strives to be half the man Stephen Shore has shown himself to be by this book. If you've just had The "Autism Bomb" fall on you - that is to say, just gotten the diagnosis, you owe it to yourself (and your loved one) to pick up this great book and start thinking positively now at the beginning of your journey, about your gifted child.
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Summary: Great perspective on autism and asperger from the author
Review: As the parent to two children with autism that happen to be on opposite ends of the spectrum I found Beyond the Wall fascinating and accurately defined. The attention to detail that Stephen Shore includes from both his experience as one growing up autistic but not really knowing it to his teaching children with autism is very powerful.I was thrilled when I read how one of the Mother's to a student he was teaching music to insisted on the Mayer-Johnson augmentative communication device as this is what my non verbal son is using within his speech and occupational therapies. Stephen discusses the first time he learned to shave which has resulted in having a beard all these years, and it looks good as well. The fascination with spinning and how it led to his love for bicycling as well as his insight into the world of dating helped prepare me for when my children are older. Having listened to Stephen Shore this past March at a Convention in Los Angeles I found myself wanting to re-read Beyond the Wall and share it with many other families, teachers and therapists. After reading Beyond the Wall I felt like I really got to know the author and like him very much. He proves that that success can be achieved for those who have autism or asperger syndrome. This is one of the best on the market and a must have for all families who have a member on the spectrum.
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Summary: Great perspective on autism and asperger from the author
Review: As the parent to two children with autism that happen to be on opposite ends of the spectrum I found Beyond the Wall fascinating and accurately defined. The attention to detail that Stephen Shore includes from both his experience as one growing up autistic but not really knowing it to his teaching children with autism is very powerful. I was thrilled when I read how one of the Mother's to a student he was teaching music to insisted on the Mayer-Johnson augmentative communication device as this is what my non verbal son is using within his speech and occupational therapies. Stephen discusses the first time he learned to shave which has resulted in having a beard all these years, and it looks good as well. The fascination with spinning and how it led to his love for bicycling as well as his insight into the world of dating helped prepare me for when my children are older. Having listened to Stephen Shore this past March at a Convention in Los Angeles I found myself wanting to re-read Beyond the Wall and share it with many other families, teachers and therapists. After reading Beyond the Wall I felt like I really got to know the author and like him very much. He proves that that success can be achieved for those who have autism or asperger syndrome. This is one of the best on the market and a must have for all families who have a member on the spectrum.
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Summary: valuable information
Review: For several years those who work with children with Aspeger Syndrome have recognized that they have sensory issues that may require modifications. This book explains what these issues are and presents strategies that can make a difference in the lives of children with Asperger Syndrome.
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Summary: ONLY FOR NON-ASPERGERS
Review: I am an adult with Aspergers and bought the book after reading the great reviews here. Although it is a good book that shows some aspects of the Aspergers world to outsiders, for us who live and swim in it, this was an unsatisfying book. It merely scratches the surface of our world. Buy it if you want just a glimpse in.
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Summary: Great resource!
Review: I couldn't put this book down. As a parent of a high-funcitoning autistic child, I found the many descriptions and insights in this book useful and helpful to understanding my son's perspective and having a sense of where I need to step in and/or where I could back off and let him be himself. Stephen Shore's courage and frankness are humbling. The descriptions of how he experiences empathy are vivid and poignant...you could "see" how he feels. For any teacher working with students on the autism spectrum, this is a must read.
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