Laura James found out that she was autistic as an adult, after she had forged a career for herself, married twice and raised four children. This book tracks the year of Laura's life after she receives a definitive diagnosis from her doctor, as she learns that 'different' doesn't need to mean 'less' and how there is a place for all of us, and it's never too late to find it.
Laura draws on her professional and personal experiences and reflects on her life in the light of her diagnosis, which for her explains some of her differences; why, as a child, she felt happier spinning in circles than standing still and why she has always found it difficult to work in places with a lot of ambient noise.
Although this is a personal story, the book has a wider focus too, exploring reasons for the lower rate of diagnosed autism in women and a wide range of topics including eating disorders and autism, marriage and motherhood.
Odd Girl Out gives a timely account from a woman negotiating the autistic spectrum, from a poignant and personal perspective.
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Laura James found out that she was autistic as an adult, after she had forged a career for herself, married twice and raised four children. This book tracks the year of Laura's life after she receives a definitive diagnosis from her doctor, as she learns that 'different' doesn't need to mean 'less' and how there is a place for all of us, and it's never too late to find it.
Laura draws on her professional and personal experiences and reflects on her life in the light of her diagnosis, which for her explains some of her differences; why, as a child, she felt happier spinning in circles than standing still and why she has always found it difficult to work in places with a lot of ambient noise.
Although this is a personal story, the book has a wider focus too, exploring reasons for the lower rate of diagnosed autism in women and a wide range of topics including eating disorders and autism, marriage and motherhood.
Odd Girl Out gives a timely account from a woman negotiating the autistic spectrum, from a poignant and personal perspective.
Great book. An honest account - definitely worth the read.
Imprint | Pan Macmillan |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | March 2018 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2017 |
Authors | Laura James |
Dimensions | 132 x 197 x 21mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 240 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-5098-4382-4 |
Barcode | 9781509843824 |
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LSN | 1-5098-4382-5 |