psychology / psychopathology / autism spectrum disorders

"The author of the bestselling "The Reason I Jump" returns with a...memoir about life as a young adult with severe autism. With an introduction by David Mitchell, who translated this book with his wife, KA Yoshida, this...new work explores education, identity, family, society, and personal growth, opening a window into the mind of its nonverbal author and providing...insights into autism in general"--Provided by publisher.

"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.

An autobiography of surfer Clay Marzo that discusses his passion and talent for surfing, his undiagnosed Asperger's syndrome,and his struggle to relate to his peers.