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Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome Paperback – March 15, 2003

by Stephen M. Shore (Author), Temple Grandin (Foreword)
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This second edition of Beyond The Wall is an autobiographical account that gives a rare, detailed and warm insight into the life of someone with autism. Shore relates his personal and professional experiences in a simple and open manner, creating an informative, user-friendly text that sheds new light on the trials and tribulations of those with autism. The author not only gives his personal views within this book, but also gives family events and background, while connecting his own experiences to recent research, making it of equal interest to both individuals and professionals.
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“A surprisingly warm journey into the psyche of an ‘Aspie.’ The reader is led on a wonderful excursion showing how personal courage and persistence mixed with an encouraging and unyielding family has allowed Stephen Shore to successfully deal with significant brain differences that are called Asperger Syndrome. His openness is refreshing and his use of music to contact and relate to himself and other ‘Aspies’ is remarkable. This is an invaluable guide and statement of hope for ‘Aspies’ and people who love them.” – John Ratey, M. D., associate clinical professor of psychiatry , Harvard Medical School Author of A User’s Guide to the Brain: Perception, Attention, and the Four Theaters of the Brain Co-author, Driven to Distraction, Answers to Distractions, and Shadow Syndromes

“As you read Stephen’s book about his life, you will marvel at the courage, persistence and intelligence that continue to guide his quest to cope with a complex, highly nuanced world. You will finish the book – not only with greater understanding of the autism spectrum – but with renewed appreciation of what it means to become fully human.” – Arnold Miller, director, Language and Cognitive Development Center, Waban, Massachusetts

“This book is an important welcome addition to the literature on Asperger Syndrome. Stephen Shore understands AS from the inside, and has taken on the valuable role of guide to the outsider. A patient teacher, he opens doors for the traveller that otherwise remain closed. His book, and the life it describes, will go a long way to raising awareness of AS, highlighting the special strengths that AS confers, whilst not minimising the difficulties. It also contains a wealth of information on how to manage AS.” – Simon Baron-Cohen, professor of developmental psychopathology, Autism Research Centre, University of Cambridge

“This book aggregates so much important information about Asperger functioning that should be translated into other languages. I’m sure the world’s Asperger children would be grateful for the better services that would result.” – Walter Camargos, M. D., child psychiatrist and assistant professor of psychiatry, Faculdade de Ciencias Medicas de Minas, Gerais, Brazil

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Stephen Shore: Diagnosed with “atypical development with strong autistic tendencies” and nonverbal until age four, Stephen Shore was viewed as “too sick” to be treated on an outpatient basis. 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 possible.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Future Horizons; 2nd edition (March 15, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 174 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1931282196
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1931282192
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.91 x 0.55 x 8.9 inches
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    Temple Grandin is one of the world’s most accomplished and well known adults with autism. She has a PhD in animal science from the University of Illinois and is a professor at Colorado State University. She is the author of six books, including the national bestsellers Thinking in Pictures and Animals in Translation. Dr. Grandin is a past member of the board of directors of the Autism Society of America. She lectures to parents and teachers throughout the U.S. on her experiences with autism, and her work has been covered in the New York Times, People, National Public Radio, and 20/20. Most recently she was named one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people of the year. The HBO movie based on her life, starring Claire Danes, received seven Emmy Awards.

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Thomas P. Bonafede
5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful Resource & Enjoyable Read
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Joanna Keating-Velasco
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Insight - Great Resource and Heartfelt Read
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I just received this book which I have been meaning to buy for a while. I thoroughly enjoyed it and couldn't put it down. Mr. Shore did a great job not only taking us through his life's journey through autism, but also sidelining it with various observations. I am always amazed at those who ventured on the autism spectrum before the word autism was even recognized by many people. Reading books written by those with autism offer such wonderful insight and perspective. I highly recommend this book for parents who are trying to better understand their child with AS as well as those with AS who are navigating high school and/or college futures. There are some great suggestions and ideas.

I especially like how Mr. Shore talked about many of the jobs he held and why he succeeded or what he learned from his not so successful job situations. I think having a supplemental book on this subject alone would be very worthwhile...especially if it came from a variety of viewpoints. Hmmm.

Great Job!
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Lisa Ackerman
5.0 out of 5 stars Stephen: THANKS FOR GIVING US A VIEW OF AUTISM!! A+!
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2003
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All I can write is "WOW"! The author Stephen Shore takes you through an amazing journey - his life. I have over 85 books on autism and this is definately my favorite for providing some possible insight on what my autistic son Jeff may be feeling. Not only is the insight amazing and explainations easy to understand - but he gives so much hope. There are few books I have read where I truly laughed, cried, and celebrated his ups and downs (corny but absolutely true.)
The authors words have helped me better understand and communicate to my son and for that I am grateful.
Stephen has an amazing ability to communicate and provide humor at the scariest thing I have ever seen - autism - is truly a gift to all parents and friends of autistic. Please do your self a favor and read this book. It is a must for everyone's collection.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An Insider's Look At Living With Aspergers
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2001
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Stephen Shore has written an unusual and worthy addition to the world of literature regarding Asperger's Syndrome.
Shore's work explores aspergers from three different viewpoints: as that of a clinician working with individuals with autism spectrum disorders, as an adult who himself has aspergers, and as an adult remembering the challenges aspergers has presented him with over the course of his lifetime.
As the parent of two boys with Autism Spectrum Disorders, I was delighted with Shore's explanations of why my children feel the need to do some of the things they do, and what purpose those behaviors serve in their lives.
In this reader's opinion, Beyond the Wall is an invaluable guide to anyone who knows someone with aspergers and autism. Shore's writing is right up there with Temple Grandin's, and should be included as a valuable reference book in anyone's collection of books about autism/aspergers.
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Lindsey Biel, OTR/L, Coauthor, Raising a Sensory Smart Child & Author, Sensory Processing Challenges
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Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2010
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As a pediatric occupational therapist specializing in helping children on and off the autistic spectrum with sensory processing challenges, this book was profoundly insightful. Stephen Shore writes beautifully about his childhood and adult experiences and his sensory sensitivities and processing differences. With a stunning capacity to create "word pictures," Stephen provides a fabulous insider's look at what it feels like to be a person who struggles with sensory issues as well as social and communication challenges. This is a must-have book for parents, professionals, and other adults who care about someone with or who have autism/Asperger syndrome. --Lindsey Biel, OTR/L, [...]
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5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend if you or loved one or friend struggle with Asperger's!
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2017
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If you or someone you know as Asperger's, highly recommend reading this book. Courageous author and amazing the level of success given the parents were told to institutionalize him! His stories and challenges so much match my son's struggles. great information
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Kenneth S
5.0 out of 5 stars Great reading for anyone touched by Asperger's Syndrome
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2016
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This is a well written book. I attended one of his seminars and found it informative and helpful. This is why I purchased the book.
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Kathleen McKenzie
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful information and well written!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2014
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I cannot put this book down. There is much information about Autism and Aspergers included. I enjoy the format of the book and the splendid writing. Everyone should read this book.
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Reviewed in Canada on April 25, 2013
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This book came in excellent condition. It was a good read. Very interesting, especially when you have someone on the spectrum.
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