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Life Behind Glass: A Personal Account of Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • ISBN-13: 9781853029110
  • Publisher: JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
    Imprint: JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
  • By Wendy Lawson
  • Price: AUD $38.99
  • Stock: 0 in stock
  • Availability: This book is temporarily out of stock, order will be despatched as soon as fresh stock is received.
  • Local release date: 14/06/2000
  • Format: Paperback (215.00mm X 140.00mm) 128 pages Weight: 180g
  • Categories: Autism & Asperger's Syndrome [MJNA]
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Dr Wendy Lawson, a psychologist, qualified counsellor and social worker has operated her own private practice for many years. Wendy was awarded fourth place as +óGé¼-£Victorian Australian of the year' in 2008. Originally diagnosed as being intellectually disabled, then in her teens as being schizophrenic, and finally in 1994, Wendy was diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum. The mother of four children, Wendy has been married, separated and divorced, has experienced the death of one of her teenage sons, lost friends and status due to being openly gay, faced ill health and recently is coming to terms with the fact that she is aging! Wendy's youngest son is also on the autism spectrum.
Introduction - this is my story; my world behind glass; love and feelings are a mystery; my first take on life; school intrudes; a bumpy road to recovery; teenage dreams and fears; where to after school?; farewell to childhood; children of my own; the middle years; my coming of age; learning to cope; the anguish of change; finding love and friendship; it's my world too.
Wendy Lawson, the author of this book, was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome and, because of this, the content is enriched with fascinating personal insights.
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