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Embarrassed Often Ashamed Never: Quips and Short Stories from One Family's Ongoing Adventure with Asperger Syndrome and Autism »

Book cover image of Embarrassed Often Ashamed Never: Quips and Short Stories from One Family's Ongoing Adventure with Asperger Syndrome and Autism by Lisa B. Elliott

Authors: Lisa B. Elliott, Penny Chiles
ISBN-13: 9781931282123, ISBN-10: 1931282129
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Autism Asperger Publishing Company
Date Published: January 2002
Edition: (Non-applicable)

Author Biography: Lisa B. Elliott

Book Synopsis

This book provides valuable insights into the everyday experiences of a person with Asperger Syndrome and the inevitable impact of AS on family life. You will find yourself having several "aha" moments during this easy-to-read sometimesfunny, always sincere, journey into the Asperger experience.

	Modeling	1
	Rose Garden	3
	Swim Meet	5
	Special Interests	7
	Mazes	9
	Sleeplessness and Science	11
	Collections	14
	Word Fascinations	18
	Blue	20
	Multiplier	23
	The "Wilson Effect"	26
	Literal Speech	29
	Say What You Mean	31
	The Question of Questions	35
	Baby Girl	38
	J+	39
	Theory of the Mind	41
	Left at Recess	43
	Bullying	45
	Green Turtle	47
	Where?	50
	Smokers Beware	52
	Faces	55
	Facial Expressions	57
	Close Encounters of the Neurotypical Kind	59
	Clumsy the Clown	62
	Repetitive Behaviors	63
	Call 1-800	65
	Balloon Fingers	67
	Autistic Perspective	69
	Parts of the Whole	71
	First Impressions	73
	Urban Cowboy	75
	Daddy's Business Trip	77
	"Clark-isms"	79
	Birds of a Feather	81
	Sensory Differences	85
	The Nose Knows	87
	Bright Lights and the Limelight	89
	Handwriting	93
	A Monastic Glimpse	95
	Posture	97
	Insomnia and the Christmas Miracle	98
	"Welcome to My World"	102
	A Parent's Diary	109
	Parenting in Public	111
	Tenacity	113
	Our Village	114
	Unsung Heroes	118
	Sorority Sisters?	120
	"Our Family Has Grown by Two Feet"	122
	Angel on My Shoulder	125
	"Normal Life"	128
	Closing Thoughts	130
	Footnotes	134