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Living in Two Worlds

On Being a Social Chameleon with Asperger's
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Dylan Emmons is a writer and Adjunct Professor of English at Westchester Community College, New York. He was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at the age of six and now gives public talks and offers workshops for teachers, professionals and parents of individuals on the autism spectrum. Dylan lives in Mount Vernon, New York.
Early Life/Elementary School. 1. The Diagnosis. 2. The Classroom. 3. Asperger's. 4. The Move. 5. The Break. 6. Regular People. 7. Transitions. 8. Inclusion. Middle School. 9. Big Changes. 10. The Embarrassment Test. 11. Chorus. 12. Heavy Metal Keeps Me Sane. 13. The Trouble With Girls. 14. Doctor B. 15. Take-Aways. High School. 16. Godzilla. 17. The Big Bad Limar. 18. Wild Man. 19. Settling In, Moving On.
In this gem of a book, Dylan Emmons gives readers a wonderful insight into what it is like to grow up on the autism spectrum. Through learning about his diagnosis and his journey through school, this is most of all a human story written by a clearly extraordinary person and excellent writer. If you were under the misconception that children on the spectrum do not experience a rich emotional life, experience empathy or long for friendships, read this book and wonder at just how much is felt, observed, understood and can be achieved.
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