On My Own Terms: My Journey with Asperger's [Paperback]

Robert Sanders Jr. (Author), Diane Twachtman-Cullen (Author), Murphy Thomas (Author)

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Publication Date: August 11, 2004

This book portrays the life of a person with Asperger's syndrome, the high functioning type of autism. Robert Sanders has remarkably overcome numerous obstacles. His struggles and also his accomplishments are discussed, along with unique ideas, insights, and solutions. This book was written to give hope and encouragement that other Asperger's can also overcome their obstacles.

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For those of you who like this book, you may also obtain my other book on this subject: Overcoming Asperger's: Personal Experience & Insight, ISBN 1-928798-05-5.

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• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: Armstrong Valley Publishing (August 11, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1928798063
• ISBN-13: 978-1928798064
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,637,737 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: On My Own Terms: My Journey with Asperger's (Paperback)

This book is a rare gem and a recently discovered treasure. In addition to being well written, one can identify with much of what the author has chosen to share. It provides a much needed window with parted curtains into autism/Asperger's (a/A) perceptions and interpretations.

This book has appendices and additional insights that are not included in this author's previous work, "Overcoming Asperger's." The text from the original book in its entirety is included in this one. The only difference between the books other than the titles is the inclusion of the appendices.

It has been said and evidence appears to support the finding that people on the a/A spectrum learn empathy cognitively as opposed to intuitively. Seeing the view from another person's perspective is challenging for most people, but for those on the a/A spectrum it is all the more so.

This book is one that commands respect; being able to disclose the level of information that is found in this book is nothing short of courageous. It is the voice of hope for those with any form of autism; for professionals and for those personally involved with people on the a/A spectrum. This is a book for everybody! Being able to share these insights and observations made me think of the song "Climb Every Mountain" from "The Sound of Music."

Hats off to this book!