Glass Half-Empty, Glass Half-Full: How Asperger?s Syndrome Changed My Life by Ch

Description: Glass Half-Empty, Glass Half-Full by Chris Mitchell Describes the authors life before and after diagnosis with Aspergers Syndrome. This book follows his through primary and secondary school, where his lack of social interaction and anger land him in trouble, and where he is bullied for being different. It helps those unfamiliar with Aspergers Syndrome to understand the condition better. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description `Chris Mitchell was 20 when he was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome. Both his academic success and the horrendous bullying he suffered highlight the mixed blessings of mainstream education for a child with Asperger syndrome. While his eventual success is heartwarming, from todays understanding of Asperger, the ignorance and hostility Mitchell faced throughout his early life are shocking - TES Extra for Special NeedsThis autobiographical account of a young mans discovery that Aspergers syndrome could explain his early problems and provide light at the end of the tunnel, is both insightful and inspiring. Parents of children with Aspergers syndrome and also older "aspies" will profit from Chriss hard won experience - Dyslexia Contact[This] is a straightforward read, full of concrete examples of how Aspergers syndrome affects the individual but at the same time acknowledging that every individual is different. Having experienced first-hand the vulnerability of the adolescent with Aspergers syndrome, desperate to make connections with those around him but constantly being knocked back, I was delighted to read about the friendships [Chris Mitchell] eventually establishes when he takes the brave decision to make contacts through the web and sets out on his travels. I would particularly recommend this book to those with little knowledge of Aspergers syndrome, especially for anyone involved in helping those with a diagnosis of Aspergers syndrome through further education - British Journal of Special Education`This book is a must-read for any parents of children with Aspergers syndrome and also older aspies themselves. They will be able to relate to the slightly quirky writing style and profit from Chriss hard won experience. These children are so individualistic and often isolated from like minds, so the book will provide some solace that there are other people like them - Judith Stansfield, Chair North Richmondshire Community Partnership SEN ICT Consultant NASEN ICT Group BDACC Reviews and Literature Editor`This book shows how one individual with very severe handicaps due to Aspergers Syndrome won through in the end and achieved despite such a poor beginning. This is a book which should be read by anyone who has been diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome or feels he or she might have this condition - Dr L F Lowenstein, National Association Gifted Children NewsletterThis is an unusual book in that it is written by a man where most autobiographical books about autism are written by women. It is both very readable and well-written, with a detached an honest account of his childhood, family life and life prior to diagnosis. He gets on well with his family, and they are happy that he has written this book, and happy with the book, despite some implied criticism of how they brought him up. Indeed, it comes across as less aggressive than some accounts, so it is particularly insightful for parents and other empathotypicals who might find more black-and-white descriptions of their mistakes hurtful.As with every book written by someone on the spectrum that I have seen, it is a short book, giving a snapshot of his difficulties and joys before and also after his diagnosis, giving highlights of specific problems and pleasures. Overall I think it would be a good book for someone who recognises himself in the author, or as a starting point for deepening your understanding of your brother, son or friend, or, if you are already interested in this condition, to broaden your understanding of the ways that it present itself - Asperger United[A]n especially uplifting read for a young person or adult newly diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrom. It also would help those unfamiliar with Aspergers Syndrome to understand the condition much better - REACHThis gripping and at times astonishing story will be inspirational to all adults either facing Aspergers Syndrome personally or interacting with someone who has been diagnosed. In his own imitable style, Chris Mitchell describes his life before and after diagnosis with Aspergers Syndrome. We follow Chris through primary and secondary school, where his lack of social interaction and anger continually land him in trouble, and where he is bullied for being different. Only his excellent memory and specialist interests enable him to continue, and pass his GCSEs and a GNVQ in Media Studies.At university he is diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome. Suddenly his life makes more sense, and his self-awareness means his self-confidence returns, resulting in world travel, a Masters qualification in Information and Library Management and finally, acceptance.Chris Mitchell is a Records Assistant at Durham County Record Office, and also does public speaking on the subject of Aspergers Syndrome. Author Biography Chris Mitchell is a Research Assistant at Northumbria University. He also does public speaking on the subject of Asperger′s Syndrome. Table of Contents GLASS HALF EMPTYIntroductionChildhood MemoriesMoving House and SchoolA Traumatic ChangeStepping into the Land of GiantsMy Transition into Secondary SchoolChanging Body ShapesAdolescenceComing Out of ChildhoodFinal Year of Secondary School and Into Further EducationEmerging ExpectationsApplying to UniversityStarting UniversityAn Early MisfitDifficult DaysMy Second Year at UniversityGLASS HALF FULLIt All Becomes ClearMy Asperger′s Syndrome DiagnosisMy Return to University and GraduationAn Achievement Against the OddsFinding My NicheMy Way in to Postgraduate StudyMission to Mars: Visit to Australia and meeting with Garry BurgeRe-inventing MyselfPostgraduate StudyMoving UpFinding My First Professional RoleBroadening My HorizonsAutuniv-1 to Australia, Canada and BackAspie of IntrigueMy Cruise ExperienceA ReflectionHow Asperger′s Syndrome Has Changed my Life Review `Chris Mitchell was 20 when he was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome. Both his academic success and the horrendous bullying he suffered highlight the mixed blessings of mainstream education for a child with Asperger syndrome. While his eventual success is heartwarming, from today′s understanding of Asperger, the ignorance and hostility Mitchell faced throughout his early life are shocking′ - TES Extra for Special Needs′This autobiographical account of a young man′s discovery that Asperger′s syndrome could explain his early problems and provide light at the end of the tunnel, is both insightful and inspiring. Parents of children with Asperger′s syndrome and also older "aspies" will profit from Chris′s hard won experience′ - Dyslexia Contact′[This] is a straightforward read, full of concrete examples of how Asperger′s syndrome affects the individual but at the same time acknowledging that every individual is different. Having experienced first-hand the vulnerability of the adolescent with Asperger′s syndrome, desperate to make connections with those around him but constantly being knocked back, I was delighted to read about the friendships [Chris Mitchell] eventually establishes when he takes the brave decision to make contacts through the web and sets out on his travels. I would particularly recommend this book to those with little knowledge of Asperger′s syndrome, especially for anyone involved in helping those with a diagnosis of Asperger′s syndrome through further education′ - British Journal of Special Education`This book is a ′must-read′ for any parents of children with Aspergers syndrome and also older aspies themselves. They will be able to relate to the slightly quirky writing style and profit from Chris′s hard won experience. These children are so individualistic and often isolated from like minds, so the book will provide some solace that there are other people like them′ - Judith Stansfield, Chair North Richmondshire Community Partnership SEN ICT Consultant NASEN ICT Group BDACC Reviews and Literature EditorChair North Richmondshire Community Partnership SEN ICT Consultant NASEN ICT Group BDACC Reviews and Literature Editor′This is an unusual book in that it is written by a man where most autobiographical books about autism are written by women. It is both very readable and well-written, with a detached an honest account of his childhood, family life and life prior to diagnosis. He gets on well with his family, and they are happy that he has written this book, and happy with the book, despite some implied criticism of how they brought him up. Indeed, it comes across as less aggressive than some accounts, so it is particularly insightful for parents and other empathotypicals who might find more black-and-white descriptions of their mistakes hurtful.As with every book written by someone on the spectrum that I have seen, it is a short book, giving a snapshot of his difficulties and joys before and also after his diagnosis, giving highlights of specific problems and pleasures. Overall I think it would be a good book for someone who recognises himself in the author, or as a starting point for deepening your understanding of your brother, son or friend, or, if you are already interested in this condition, to broaden your understanding of the ways that it present itself′ - Asperger United Long Description This gripping and at times astonishing story will be inspirational to all adults either facing Asperger?s syndrome personally or interacting with someone who has been diagnosed. In his own imitable style, Chris Mitchell describes his life before and after diagnosis with Asperger?s syndrome. We follow Chris through primary and secondary school, where his lack of social interaction and anger continually landed him in trouble, and where he was bullied for being different. Only his excellent memory and specialist interests enable him to continue, and pass his GCSEs and a GNVQ in Media Studies. At university, studying Journalism, he was diagnosed with Asperger?s syndrome. Suddenly his life made more sense, and his self-awareness meant his self-confidence returned, resulting in world travel, a Masters qualification and finally, acceptance. Chris Mitchell was diagnosed with Asperger?s syndrome in 1998 when he was 20 years old. He has since achieved an MA (Hons) in Information and Library Management. Based in Sunderland, he is an advocate for Asperger?s syndrome and speaks at many public events about the condition. Review Quote Chris Mitchell was 20 when he was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome. Both his academic success and the horrendous bullying he suffered highlight the mixed blessings of mainstream education for a child with Asperger syndrome. While his eventual success is heartwarming, from todays understanding of Asperger, the ignorance and hostility Mitchell faced throughout his early life are shocking - TES Extra for Special Needs This autobiographical account of a young mans discovery that Aspergers syndrome could explain his early problems and provide light at the end of the tunnel, is both insightful and inspiring. Parents of children with Aspergers syndrome and also older "aspies" will profit from Chriss hard won experience - Dyslexia Contact [This] is a straightforward read, full of concrete examples of how Aspergers syndrome affects the individual but at the same time acknowledging that every individual is different. Having experienced first-hand the vulnerability of the adolescent with Aspergers syndrome, desperate to make connections with those around him but constantly being knocked back, I was delighted to read about the friendships [Chris Mitchell] eventually establishes when he takes the brave decision to make contacts through the web and sets out on his travels. I would particularly recommend this book to those with little knowledge of Aspergers syndrome, especially for anyone involved in helping those with a diagnosis of Aspergers syndrome through further education - British Journal of Special Education This book is a must-read for any parents of children with Aspergers syndrome and also older aspies themselves. They will be able to relate to the slightly quirky writing style and profit from Chriss hard won experience. These children are so individualistic and often isolated from like minds, so the book will provide some solace that there are other people like them - Judith Stansfield, Chair North Richmondshire Community Partnership SEN ICT Consultant NASEN ICT Group BDACC Reviews and Literature Editor Chair North Richmondshire Community Partnership SEN ICT Consultant NASEN ICT Group BDACC Reviews and Literature Editor This is an unusual book in that it is written by a man where most autobiographical books about autism are written by women. It is both very readable and well-written, with a detached an honest account of his childhood, family life and life prior to diagnosis. He gets on well with his family, and they are happy that he has written this book, and happy with the book, despite some implied criticism of how they brought him up. Indeed, it comes across as less aggressive than some accounts, so it is particularly insightful for parents and other empathotypicals who might find more black-and-white descriptions of their mistakes hurtful. As with every book written by someone on the spectrum that I have seen, it is a short book, giving a snapshot of his difficulties and joys before and also after his diagnosis, giving highlights of specific problems and pleasures. Overall I think it would be a good book for someone who recognises himself in the author, or as a starting point for deepening your understanding of your brother, son or friend, or, if you are already interested in this condition, to broaden your understanding of the ways that it present itself - Asperger United Details ISBN1412911621 Author Chris Mitchell Short Title GLASS HALF EMPTY GLASS HALF FU Series Lucky Duck Books Language English ISBN-10 1412911621 ISBN-13 9781412911627 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2005 DEWEY 616.8588 Edition 1st Imprint SAGE Publications Inc Place of Publication Thousand Oaks Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9781412911627 UK Release Date 2005-07-21 NZ Release Date 2005-07-21 US Release Date 2005-07-21 Pages 104 Publisher SAGE Publications Inc Publication Date 2005-07-21 Subtitle How Asperger′s Syndrome Changed My Life Alternative 9781412920476 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2011-02-13 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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