Born with autism, both authors now famously live successful social lives, but their paths were very different. Temple's logical mind controlled her social behavior. She interacted with many adults and other children, experiencing varied social situations. Logic informed her decision to obey social rules and avoid unpleasant consequences. Sean's emotions controlled his social behavior. Baffled by social rules, isolated and friendless, he made up his own, and applied them to others. When they inevitably broke his rules, he felt worthless and unloved. Both Temple and Sean ultimately came to terms with the social world and found their places in it. Whether you are a person with autism, a caregiver in the autism community, or just someone interested in an 'outsider' view of society, their powerful stories will enthrall and enlighten you.
- ISBN10 1322474125
- ISBN13 9781322474120
- Publish Date 16 December 2014 (first published 30 January 2004)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 25 March 2015
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Future Horizons
- Format eBook
- Language English