saperstein, jesse a

"Author, speaker, and autism advocate Jesse A. Saperstein knows a lot about living with Asperger's. Diagnosed at the age of fourteen, Jesse has struggled, triumphed, flubbed, soared, educated, and inspired. Along the road to adulthood, he has learned many lessons the hard way. In this honest book, he offers a guided tour of what he's learned about getting along with others, managing emotions, succeeding in school and work, building relationships, and more"--Provided by publisher.

Asperger's is a mild form of autism and those who have it are socially awkward, have feelings of self-doubt, problems dealing with change, and managing their emotions. The author puts a human face on Asperger's syndrome and helps readers understand what it means to see the world through the prism of autism.