by WillHadcroft (Author)
Recently the phrase Asperger Syndrome became part of my vocabulary. It explains all the things my psychologist could not.'
- Will Hadcroft
What makes the Asperger child immerse himself in such things as Doctor Who and The Incredible Hulk? In this honest and entertaining autobiographical account, Will Hadcroft links his obsessive TV series fixations to eventually being diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome. He describes drawing comfort from identifying with heroic individuals or fictional characters, and the liberating effect of an accurate diagnosis for someone who felt 'out of place' and didn't know why.
This original and highly readable book offers a fresh insight into the experience of feeling 'unmutual', or misunderstood, and how this can result in bullying at school and in the workplace, escalating into social phobia, paranoia and obsessive behaviour. It amply illustrates some of the more subtle expressions of the Asperger condition and provides an accessible introduction to those new to AS.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 236
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published: 29 Sep 2004
ISBN 10: 1843102641
ISBN 13: 9781843102649
Book Overview: A fresh insight into the experience of feeling misunderstood authored by someone living with the Asperger Syndrome (ASD)
What makes the Asperger child immerse himself in such things as Doctor Who and The Incredible Hulk? In this honest and entertaining autobiographical account, Will Hadcroft links his obsessive TV series fixations to eventually being diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. He describes drawing comfort from identifying with heroic individuals or fictional characters, and the liberating effect of an accurate diagnosis for some one who felt `out of place' and didn't know why.
This original and highly readable book offers a fresh insight into the experience of feeling `unmutual', or misunderstood, and how this can result in bullying at school and in the work place, escalating into social phobia, paranoia and obsessive behaviour. It amply illustrates some of the more subtle expressions of the Asperger conition and provides an accessible introduction to those new to AS.
-- Autism Us