Your Life Is not a Label by Jerry Newport
Suitable for those with developmental disorders, as well as for people with the various disabilities, this book states that everyone has the power to improve the quality of their lives despite their disability; don't believe you must be 'normal' to be happy; learn to co-exist with 'neuro-typicals'; and, become the best human being you can be.
Jerry has, through sheer determination, intelligence, and guts, found practical ways of dealing with problems and disabilities that would seem insurmountable to othersJerry’s advice is based on real-life experience and what really works in the real world."—Ron Bass, a good friend of Jerry’s, and one of Hollywood’s most successful and prolific screenwriters. Ron won an Oscar for Rain Man and has also written My Best Friend’s Wedding and The Joy Luck Club. His most recent work Mozart and the Whale was inspired by Jerry’s life.
Jerry Newport was diagnosed with Asperger's when he was 47 years old. Now a popular international speaker, he is one of the foremost advocates on adult issues that impact people with autism / Asperger's Syndrome. Jerry's fascinating, touching, and often humorous perspective on living on the spectrum makes his books and presentations intriguing and informative. His story was even featured on 60 Minutes. Jerry has a BA in Mathematics from the University of Michigan, and was a financial assistant for the UCLA Department of Medicine. He has been active in the Autism Society of America and is responsible for starting and running Adult Group United and Autistic (AGUA), a support group for adults diagnosed with autism / Asperger's / PDD.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781885477774 |
| ISBN 10 | 1885477775 |
| Title | Your Life Is not a Label |
| Author | Jerry Newport |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Future Horizons Incorporated |
| Year published | 2001-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 315 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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