One of the first published autobiographies of a person with autism, this book is an intriguing read for those on or off the spectrum. This expanded second edition features a foreword by Dr. Temple Grandin, new information on sensory issues in an easy-to-read chart format, and a new chapter entitled “Getting Ready for College.” There is another extra chapter at the end of the book about Shore's public involvement with autism-related issues. He is currently speaking at conferences and advocating for services on behalf of those on the spectrum.
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 242
Stephen Shore was diagnosed with "atypical development with strong autistic tendencies" and was viewed as "too sick" to be treated on an outpatient basis. Nonverbal until four, institutionalization was recommended for him. But with much help from his parents, teachers, and others in his life, Stephen Shore is now completing his doctoral degree in Special Education at Boston University, with a focus on helping people on the autism spectrum develop their capacities to the fullest extent.
