Product Description
This honest, courageous book, written by a person with high-functioning autism and Asperger Syndrome, offers so much more than the traditional autobiography. Drawing on personal and professional experience, Stephen Shore combines three voices to create a touching and, at the same time, highly informative book for professionals as well as individuals who have Asperger Syndrome. Get a unique perspective on AS across the years!… More >>
Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Second Edition
#1 by Lisa Ackerman on February 7, 2010 - 8:29 am
All I can write is “WOW”! The author Stephen Shore takes you through an amazing journey – his life. I have over 85 books on autism and this is definately my favorite for providing some possible insight on what my autistic son Jeff may be feeling. Not only is the insight amazing and explainations easy to understand – but he gives so much hope. There are few books I have read where I truly laughed, cried, and celebrated his ups and downs (corny but absolutely true.)
The authors words have helped me better understand and communicate to my son and for that I am grateful.
Stephen has an amazing ability to communicate and provide humor at the scariest thing I have ever seen – autism – is truly a gift to all parents and friends of autistic. Please do your self a favor and read this book. It is a must for everyone’s collection.
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by Aspie Grandparent on February 7, 2010 - 10:54 am
I recently had a young family member diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome and wanted to know more about experiences and views from persons with Asperger Syndrome. I believe Stephen was able to inform the reader of what it is like to exist in a world without having the social skills we non Aspies take for granted. The book lets one know the challenges that might exist in the future for someone diagnosed with Aspergers during an early age.
Rating: 4 / 5
#3 by Joanna Keating-Velasco on February 7, 2010 - 11:25 am
I just received this book which I have been meaning to buy for a while. I thoroughly enjoyed it and couldn’t put it down. Mr. Shore did a great job not only taking us through his life’s journey through autism, but also sidelining it with various observations. I am always amazed at those who ventured on the autism spectrum before the word autism was even recognized by many people. Reading books written by those with autism offer such wonderful insight and perspective. I highly recommend this book for parents who are trying to better understand their child with AS as well as those with AS who are navigating high school and/or college futures. There are some great suggestions and ideas.
I especially like how Mr. Shore talked about many of the jobs he held and why he succeeded or what he learned from his not so successful job situations. I think having a supplemental book on this subject alone would be very worthwhile…especially if it came from a variety of viewpoints. Hmmm.
Great Job!
Joanna Keating-Velasco
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Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by karriepotter on February 7, 2010 - 11:31 am
This articulate man gives us an autobiographical view at the difficulties faced as a person with high-functioning autism or Asperger’s Syndrome grows up and tries to join the working world. It is tough, and he is often misunderstood, yet he very intelligent and has a great deal to offer the world. Although he will always have his “social skills” disability, it is heartening that he is now happily married and has found a career path.
Rating: 4 / 5
#5 by Linda Cushner on February 7, 2010 - 12:00 pm
Very interesting to read first hand what it is like to live with autism.The author’s accomplishments are amazing, but also his awareness of his limitations. A good book to learn more about this condition, also easy and enjoyable reading.
Rating: 4 / 5