Asparagus Dreams

Autorentext

Jessica Peers was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at 12 years old and spent the rest of her education in a residential school for young people with autism. After achieving an M.A. in English Literature, she is now a voluntary researcher at the Autism Research Unit (University of Sunderland) and writes in her spare time.

Klappentext

Illustrated throughout with cartoons by the authorAn entertaining, personal story recalled with humorWill appeal to those affected by autism spectrum disorders and general readers alike

Zusammenfassung
Expelled from mainstream education and vaguely aware she has something called 'Asparagus' Syndrome, 12-year-old Jessica is sent away to a residential school for young people with autism. Recalling her school years with humour and insight, Jessica's account will open the eyes of readers to the difficulties, and the rewards, of this condition.

Inhalt
Introduction. Chapters 1 to 29.