To understand Asperger Syndrome (AS) it is important that people with this condition write about their experiences and how they have coped with them. This book describes, not only Gay''s life as an AS individual, but it also critically analyses many of the features and symptoms of her AS. It is hoped that her academic and sporting achievements will offer help and encouragement to other autistic individuals, by showing that much can be achieved by adopting the attitude of "never giving up," even when so many difficulties are encountered whilst striving for goals. Despite struggling at school...
To understand Asperger Syndrome (AS) it is important that people with this condition write about their experiences and how they have coped with them. ...
Gay Eastoe lives in Cumbria. She is married to Richard and has four children. Gay was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at the age of 48 years in 2002 after the onset of panic attacks. In 2005 she was diagnosed with Dyslexia and in 2006 Catatonic Deterioration in association with her autism. Despite struggling at school Gay has a B.Sc., a Ph.D., and a B.A. and is currently studying for two more degrees. Here Gay has used poetry as a tool to express in a short, concise and logical way some of her thoughts on various aspects of autism. Gay feels that it is important that people who are affected...
Gay Eastoe lives in Cumbria. She is married to Richard and has four children. Gay was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at the age of 48 years in 2002 ...
