Life behind Glass: A Personal Account of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Life behind Glass: A Personal Account of Autism Spectrum Disorder

by Wendy Lawson (Author)

Synopsis

Wendy Lawson has an autism spectrum disorder. Considered to be intellectually disabled and 'almost incapable of doing as she is told' at school, she was later misdiagnosed as schizophrenic - a label that stuck with her for more than 25 years.

Her sense of self was then non-existent, but Wendy is now a mother of four with two university degrees; she is a social worker and adult educator, and operates her own business. She is also a poet and a writer, sharing her understanding of autism with others to help 'build a bridge from my world to theirs'. Life Behind Glass is part of that bridge.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 132
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley
Published: 01 Apr 2000

ISBN 10: 1853029114
ISBN 13: 9781853029110
Book Overview: Building a bridge from being labelled intellectually disabled, to understanding, gaining university degrees and becoming a mother

Media Reviews
Wendy Lawson, the author of this book, was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome and, because of this, the content is enriched with fascinating personal insights. -- The British Journal of Occupational Therapy
Author Bio
Wendy Lawson lives in Australia.