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Asperger´s and Self-Esteem: Insight and Hope Through Famous Role Models
Norm Ledgin
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Description for Asperger´s and Self-Esteem: Insight and Hope Through Famous Role Models
Paperback. From composer Amadeus Mozart to astronomer Carl Sagan, Ledgin examines the evidence of Asperger's Syndrome in some of history's most famous men and women and shows how, despite their apparent challenges, each made an immeasurable contribution to the world. A great book to raise the self esteem of those with Asperger's. Num Pages: 204 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: VFJD; VSPM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 281.
The author of Diagnosing Jefferson introduces twelve more high-achieving role models - including Einstein, Mozart, and Darwin - who have made significant contributions to our world. All exhibited traits common to people with Asperger’s Syndrome. Today’s young people and adults with AS can also make a difference if they are given support, opportunities, and the freedom to explore their abilities. Many accomplished people have been loners, self-taught, obsessed by an idea, and known for their lack of social skills. How many of them would be diagnosed with Asperger’s today? Norm Ledgin makes convincing arguments for an Asperger’s role in each ... Read more
The author of Diagnosing Jefferson introduces twelve more high-achieving role models - including Einstein, Mozart, and Darwin - who have made significant contributions to our world. All exhibited traits common to people with Asperger’s Syndrome. Today’s young people and adults with AS can also make a difference if they are given support, opportunities, and the freedom to explore their abilities. Many accomplished people have been loners, self-taught, obsessed by an idea, and known for their lack of social skills. How many of them would be diagnosed with Asperger’s today? Norm Ledgin makes convincing arguments for an Asperger’s role in each ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Future Horizons Incorporated
Condition
New
Number of Pages
204
Place of Publication
Arlington, United States
ISBN
9781935274629
SKU
V9781935274629
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-1
About Norm Ledgin
Norm Ledgin and his wife Marsha were professional partners as safety educators, and then business partners in weekly newspaper publishing for fifteen years. With this book, they have renewed their professional partnership, after a hiatus during which they dedicated themselves to full-time parenting. They have a daughter, Stephanie, and two sons, Fred and Nick.
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