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Living in Two Worlds: On Being a Social Chameleon with Asperger's

Living in Two Worlds: On Being a Social Chameleon with Asperger's


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About the Book

Dylan Emmons has always lived his life in two worlds. Diagnosed with Asperger's at the age of six, his school days were spent struggling to overcome the sensory and social hurdles that made fitting in with his classmates in the 'real world' so hard. An aspiring social chameleon, he attempted to blend in, despite his hidden other world of Asperger's. This book tells the story of his attempt, with the hindsight gained in adult life that it is better to spend energy learning to be happy, than learning to be 'normal'. By describing the two conflicting worlds of his childhood, Dylan Emmons reveals the reasons behind the actions, mood swings and awkwardness of children on the autism spectrum that can often appear mysterious and unprovoked to neurotypical family members, friends, teachers and professionals.

Table of Contents:
Early Life/Elementary School. 1. The Diagnosis. 2. The Classroom. 3. Asperger's. 4. The Move. 5. The Break. 6. Regular People. 7. Transitions. 8. Inclusion. Middle School. 9. Big Changes. 10. The Embarrassment Test. 11. Chorus. 12. Heavy Metal Keeps Me Sane. 13. The Trouble With Girls. 14. Doctor B. 15. Take-Aways. High School. 16. Godzilla. 17. The Big Bad Limar. 18. Wild Man. 19. Settling In, Moving On.

About the Author :
Dylan Emmons is a writer and Adjunct Professor of English at Westchester Community College, New York. He was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at the age of six and now gives public talks and offers workshops for teachers, professionals and parents of individuals on the autism spectrum. Dylan lives in Mount Vernon, New York.

Review :
Trying to pass for "normal" is exhausting, Dylan Emmons recalls in this appealing coming of age memoir. Candid and humorous, he offers an instructive look at what it's like to grow up with Asperger's, trying to live in two worlds and never feeling fully at home in either. Ultimately, writing becomes his bridge, as he learns to stop wanting to be someone he isn't, and embrace who he is. Readers will be rooting for him long after they turn the last page. Dylan Emmons is a knowledgeable guide to help us better understand what it's like to live in two worlds. My favorite takeaway is that he is comfortable with who he is and isn't trying to be someone he isn't. As parents, that's the best gift we can give our children: self-understanding and self-acceptance. In this gem of a book, Dylan Emmons gives readers a wonderful insight into what it is like to grow up on the autism spectrum. Through learning about his diagnosis and his journey through school, this is most of all a human story written by a clearly extraordinary person and excellent writer. If you were under the misconception that children on the spectrum do not experience a rich emotional life, experience empathy or long for friendships, read this book and wonder at just how much is felt, observed, understood and can be achieved.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781785927065
  • Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • Publisher Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • Height: 216 mm
  • No of Pages: 208
  • Sub Title: On Being a Social Chameleon with Asperger's
  • Width: 208 mm
  • ISBN-10: 178592706X
  • Publisher Date: 21 Mar 2016
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 13 mm
  • Weight: 262 gr


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