Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships: Decoding Social Mysteries Through the Unique Perspectives of Autism - Tapa dura

"If you've ever wondered, 'What is going through my child's mind? Why can't he get social interactions?' then this book is for you! 'A-ha!' moments abound." Veronica Zysk, editor of Autism/Asperger's Digest and this book, both published by Future Horizons. If you ve ever wondered, What is going through my child s mind? Why can t he get social interactions? then this book is for you! A-ha! moments abound. Veronica Zysk, editor of Autism/Asperger s Digest and this book, both published by Future Horizons. " If you ve ever wondered, What is going through my child s mind? Why can t he get social interactions? then this book is for you! A-ha! moments abound. Veronica Zysk, editor of "Autism/Asperger s Digest "and this book, both published by Future Horizons. " "If you've ever wondered, 'What is going through my child's mind? Why can't he get social interactions?' then this book is for you! 'A-ha!' moments abound." Veronica Zysk, editor of "Autism/Asperger's Digest "and this book, both published by Future Horizons. "I wish I had this book when Sean was a child. It would have helped me understand Sean so much more." Judy Barron, co-author of "There's A Boy In H"e"re" and mother of author Sean Barron. "I would love to have the ten rules from page 119 as my screensaver!" Lindsi Cavender, Person with Asperger's Syndrome

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.