“Asperger’s from the Inside Out” is written by Michael John Carley, who is the Executive Director of GRASP, (The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership). The book is meant to be a guide to life for people with Asperger’s Syndrome (“AS”) with emphasis for those who were diagnosed with AS when as adults.
Carley is well qualified to write the book. He was diagnosed with AS as an adult and part of the GRASP mission is to set up support groups all over the country for adults with AS.
I read the book not because I have AS but because I’m the father of a son with AS and I thought that it might help give me a heads up on what to expect with him as he continues on his journey.
Carley, I think, is realistic about these kids can expect. Life for them may be difficult but there is an excellent chance they can adapt and live product, even happy, lives. They may suffer lots of rejection and reversals on the way.
It is asking a lot of a book to be a guide for life for somebody with a disability and I’m not sure this book is it. I think the story of AS changes quickly and I’m not sure that books are the best way to learn. That said, I rate the this book as a 3 stars out of 4 for helping this Dad understand what my son may be in for as he continues to grow up.
Yogi great review. I know a couple people that have kids or grandkids with Asperger’s Syndrome. I will pass on the name of the book to them.
I was interested to find this blog. I am 64 years old, and at the age of 60 was told by two qualified people who have known me for decades, that I have Asperger’s syndrome. This information was a revelation and a liberation. The course of my life was explained, not excused, but explained, and a clear road to future progress opened up.
20 years ago I had a book published on different economic concepts to point the way to a sustainable world economy. Someone who liked the book contacted me this year to suggest that I update and re-publish it as a blog. She set up the blog, and the book is now complete on the blog in a series of postings. There are now also additional pieces on global warming and other subjects. Here is the link:
http://www.economicsforaroundearth.com
With all good wishes,
Charles Pierce
I hadn’t heard of this book yet. Interesting to think of people finding out as adults – which brings up another debate. There are still parents out there who do not tell their children that they have AS. I am really glad that my son knows. I’m not saying the parents are wrong – I just think they underestimate how the information will be used. I have heard too many adults say that finding out was liberating. Of course, most of them didn’t have the option to know sooner.
what a great book review if you dont mind i am going to share this with a friend
Thanks for commenting on my blog. And thanks for this post. My sister’s grandson, about age 15, has AS. I will tell her about the book.