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Pretending to Be Normal: Living with Asperger's Syndrome

The story of a woman who, after years of self-doubt, learned to embrace her Asperger's syndrome traits. Liane Holliday Willey shares the daily struggles and challenges that face those who have Asperger's syndrome. It includes coping strategies and guidance for a range of situations.

Subject
psychologybiographyhealthscienceself-help
Themes
disabilitymental healthmedicalparenting
Audience
adult
Length
short · 175 pages

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