My Autistic Awakening

Name: My Autistic Awakening
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd
SKU: 9780810895904
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Unlocking the Potential for a Life Well Lived

By Rachael Lee Harris

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My Autistic Awakening is the remarkable memoir of Rachael Lee Harris, who journeyed from a childhood shrouded in autistic fog to a life of greater clarity and understanding. The book recounts her diverse experiences—from working as a beauty therapist and joining a Catholic convent, to motherhood, divorce, and building a career as a psychotherapist specialising in Autism Spectrum conditions. Through her story, Harris offers a nuanced, positive vision of living with autism, highlighting both its challenges and unique strengths as she navigates schooling, relationships, employment, faith, and self-discovery.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in personal stories about autism, mental health professionals, advocates, families affected by Autism Spectrum conditions, and anyone wishing to gain a more balanced and empathetic understanding of life on the spectrum.

Autism rates are on the rise, and many parents wonder what the lives of their children may be like in the future. This story of one woman’s experience growing up with Asperger’s illustrates both the experiences and obstacles someone on the spectrum may face—and offers hope that they may lead successful, rewarding, and very rich lives.

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Rachael Lee Harris spent her early childhood locked in an autistic fog until beginning her journey from a fragmented world to one in which things began to make sense. Rachael’s determination to take her place in society led her down many paths, from beauty therapist to Catholic nun, from mother and wife to divorcee and working mom. Today, she is a psychotherapist specialising in helping others on the Autism Spectrum.

Rachael’s story explores areas such as schooling, family relationships, employment, travel, and faith culminating in monastic life, motherhood, dating, and marriage. Through her story, we get a more “rounded” positive vision of how an autistic life can develop and insight into the benefits of being “on the spectrum” alongside the very real picture of its challenges.

Addressing the culture of disability and negativity that surrounds so much of the public perception of the Autism Spectrum, Rachael presents a more moderate and perhaps more objective assessment of her own life experiences, as well as the potential for others on the Spectrum.

My Autistic Awakening gives readers a deeper understanding of autism through the lens of Rachael Lee Harris’s personal journey.

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Praised by Booklist for its honest and insightful portrayal, Harris' memoir breaks stereotypes by sharing the authentic perspective of someone on the autism spectrum. Reviewers highlight her vivid recollections and thoughtful examination of both the benefits (such as attention to detail and sensory sensitivity) and challenges of Asperger's. The book is described as an important, uplifting account that enriches understanding of autism through the rarely-seen inner workings of an Asperger's mind.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780810895904

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 November 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 145.0mm

Height: 221.0mm

Weight: 345g

Pages: 232

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Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Health & Wellness Non-Fiction Rachael Lee Harris Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Rachael Lee Harris is a registered psychotherapist specializing in Asperger’s Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism, providing a unique contribution to the field of Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) therapy and research from her perspective as a woman who has been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. She continues to improve the quality of life of children and adults on the Autism Spectrum as well as their careers and partners through her private practice, speaking engagements, and retreats. She has also given several academic presentations.