Voices from the Spectrum

[Guest guest]

I am writing to let the other members of this group know about a new

book of which I am the co-editor.

" Voices from the Spectrum " is a compelling collection of personal

accounts from people on the autism spectrum and those who care for

them, including professionals, friends and family members. The broad

scope of this book presents insights into the autism spectrum from

many different perspectives - from first-hand accounts of the

child's school and childhood experiences to parents' and

grandparents' reactions to a diagnosis. A number of chapters written

by professionals explain their motivations for working with autistic

people and reveal what they have learned from their work and how it

has affected their lives. The contributors describe experiences of

autism from the mildest to the most severe case, and share their

methods of adapting to life on the spectrum. There are ten accounts

written by adults with autism, including well-known people such as

Donna and Shore.

The 60 writers come from several countries, besides the UK and the

US, stories of life with autism are included from Kuwait, South

Africa, Holland, Ireland, and Australia are represented.

The back cover of the book has several endorsements, including:

" Voices from the Spectrum is a symphony of rich density… At times

easy to read and at times the kind of reading that leaves lumps in

the throat and thuds in the heart, [it] is always honest and

genuine. I whole-heartedly recommend it. "

Liane Holliday Willey, Ed.D., author of

Pretending to be Normal and Asperger Syndrome in the Family

" …a masterful collection of essays…it is uniformly poignant, often

brutally honest and always uplifting. … Voices from the Spectrum is

the first comprehensive collection of personal experiences that

encompasses the tragedy, the mystery and the gifts of autism. "

Lawrence W. Brown,MD

Associate Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

" Ariel and Naseef have put together a unique collection

of first-hand accounts of the autistic spectrum, providing a voice

for parents, grandparents, and siblings, as well as people with

Asperger's Syndrome. These voices complement the professional

perspective and teach us how autism feels to each of these

observers. A rare anthology. "

Simon Baron-Cohen, Professor

Autism Research Centre, Cambridge, UK

The editors are pledging all of the royalties from this volume to

UNICEF.

" Voices from the Spectrum " is available through local and online

booksellers.

If you agree that this book is valuable to families, people with

autism, and professionals, please pass the word.

In addition, if you would like to subscribe to my regular newsletter

about the issues facing families of children with autism and other

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