Getting a Life with Asperger's: Lessons Learned on the Bumpy

Getting a Life with Asperger's: Lessons Learned on the Bumpy Road to Adulthood

Hard-won insights on transitioning into adulthood

Author, speaker, and autism advocate Jesse A. Saperstein knows a lot about living with Aspergerâ€™s. Diagnosed at the age of 14, Jesse has struggled, triumphed, flubbed, soared, educated, and inspired. Along the road to adulthood, he has learned many lessons the hard way. In this honest and engaging book, he offers a guided tour of what heâ€™s learned about getting along with others, managing emotions, succeeding in school and work, building relationships, and more. Among his Aspergerâ€™s Rules are:

Clean Up Your Own Mess (including but not limited to credit card debt, out-of-control collections, and your cesspool of a room)

You Canâ€™t Bail Out the Titanic with a Wine Glass (or change the world of online dating)

Serving as a Role Model to the Next Generation of Asperger's Syndrome

Navigating the challenges of college and the unrelenting storm of transition.

The Road to Catastrophe is Paved with Good Intentions (understanding how others perceive you, even if theyâ€™re wrong)

WIN (Work Is Necessary) You are talented enough to maintain employment even if your options are not ideal

Confronting Memories of Bullying and Showing Mercy toward Yourself

Heartfelt, insightful, and generous, this book will enlighten and inform readers, whether they are on the autism spectrum or not.
Country USA
Brand Tarcherperigee
Manufacturer Tarcher
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber Refer to Sapnet.
Color Sky/Pale blue
ReleaseDate 2014-08-05
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780399166686

Country	USA
Brand	Tarcherperigee
Manufacturer	Tarcher
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	Refer to Sapnet.
Color	Sky/Pale blue
ReleaseDate	2014-08-05
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780399166686

Getting a Life with Asperger's: Lessons Learned on the Bumpy Road to Adulthood

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