My strange and terrible malady
By: Bristow, Catherine.
Publisher: Shawnee Mission, KS Autism Asperger Publishing 2008Description: 143 p. ; 23 cm.ISBN: 9781934575192.Subject(s): FICTION
| ASPERGER SYNDROME | ADOLESCENCE | ACCEPTANCE | SELF ESTEEMSummary: This novel "allowed us to experience life as a teenager with Asperger Syndrome. Even though my teenage daughter with Asperger syndrome and I live it day in and day out, Ronita's thoughts and words comforted both of us. her character showed us that we are not the only mother and daughter in the world living the often tumultuous teenage years with AS... [this is] a must-read not only for teens with AS and those who care for and love them but for all teenagers who cope with trying to fit in and find themselves." - Meredith Coates on the book jacket.
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book | IHC Library | 840 BRI (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | W005247 |
This novel "allowed us to experience life as a teenager with Asperger Syndrome. Even though my teenage daughter with Asperger syndrome and I live it day in and day out, Ronita's thoughts and words comforted both of us. her character showed us that we are not the only mother and daughter in the world living the often tumultuous teenage years with AS... [this is] a must-read not only for teens with AS and those who care for and love them but for all teenagers who cope with trying to fit in and find themselves." - Meredith Coates on the book jacket.
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