Man Spectrum

Although having Asperger syndrome (AS) can make romantic relations difficult, having a fulfilling relationship with an Asperger man is certainly not impossible. A woman in love with a man with AS may interpret his difficulties with communication and socialisation as a lack of interest in the relationship. He may vacillate between being gentle and caring to seeming cold and distant. She may find his behaviour hard to understand, resulting in feelings of loneliness, isolation and confusion.

At some point in nearly every marriage, a wife finds herself asking, "What is wrong with my husband?!" In David Finch's case, this turns out to be an apt question. Five years after he married Kristen, the love of his life, they learn that he has Asperger syndrome. The diagnosis explains David's ever-growing list of quirks and compulsions, his lifelong propensity to quack and otherwise melt down in social exchanges, and his clinical-strength inflexibility. But it doesn't make him any easier to live with.

High-powered New York City real estate agent Estelle has realized that it's lonely at the top. Hell, it's just lonely in general being a single woman in Manhattan in this day and age. So when she meets adorable Tyler in Central Park one day, she suddenly has a vision of what it might be like to have someone. The only problem? She met Tyler when a soccer ball he was kicking nailed her in the noggin. Sure, it's a meet-cute of sorts, but there are other things about Tyler that make her wonder whether he's even dating potential: he has a roommate--and it's an odd situation for a man his age; ...

For centuries, medicine has made reckless use of one of earth's most toxic substances: mercury - and the consequences, often invisible or ignored, continue to be tragic. Today, global emissions of mercury as well as other toxicants, make us all more vulnerable to its effects. From the worst cases of syphilis to Sigmund Freud's first cases of hysteria, from baffling new disorders in 19th century Britain to the modern scourge of autism, The Age of Autism traces the long overlooked history of mercury poisoning.

The author of the best-selling phenomenon The Reason I Jump returns with a unique 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 extraordinary new work explores education, identity, family, society, and personal growth, opening a window into the mind of its nonverbal author and providing remarkable insights into autism in general.

These and many other questions relating to the disorder will be addressed. You'll learn about the symptoms, different treatment methods to minimize those symptoms, and the best ways to teach those with Asperger's syndrome to develop some sense of social skills or adjust to social settings in an acceptable way. You'll also find out the typical strengths of those who have this disorder as well as the best way to get their attention or handle their hyper focus on one particular topic of interest.

Travis Breeding has never been like others. Growing up, he just couldn't seem to fit in with anyone and didn't understand how socializing worked. He couldn't understand why people didn't like him. Why did everyone think he was so weird or creepy or psycho? Was he? When he finally learned he has Asperger's, it wasn't quite the solution he longed for. He didn't want to accept it. But once he embraced it, he realized he could begin making changes that could someday lead to living the life he wants: one that includes a family and good friends. And even more, he could help others just like him.

Een gescheiden oplichter verkoopt samen met zijn jonge dochter flessen 'heilige lucht' aan goedgelovige toeristen. Een Libanese Sjeherazade betovert drie jonge soldaten in een door hen bezet radiostation in Beiroet. En een Israëlische vrijwilligster bij een checkpoint op de Westelijke Jordaanoever rouwt om de dood van haar zoon. In de verhalen van Omer Friedlander smachten de personages naar verbinding en gaan momenten van intimiteit samen met humor en absurditeit.

This is my story on the trials and tribulations I face concerning my mental health. It has been a rocky road maintaining control and correcting myself on my shortcomings, but I'm thankful to be given the chance to speak on what I go through and the help I seek.

My Son's Not Rainman is a heartfelt and uplifting account of everyday events in the life of John and his son (The Boy). The Boy is 12 years old and autistic. He isn't a genius. His only special power is making his dad laugh. A lot. Following the success of his blog, John talks not just about the difficulties of having a child who is considered 'different' but also the joy of living with someone who looks at the world in a unique way.