Blossoming Autism: My Life With Autism And Sixteen Things I Wish People Knew

Blossoming Autism: My Life With Autism And Sixteen Things I Wish People Knew

In the form of a memoir mixed with some self-help/inspiration, Blossoming Autism: My Life With Autism And Sixteen Things I Wish People Knew is an original and revolutionary book written by a young autistic woman. Jillian Marie Schmeltzer recounts her life from the time she was a pre-diagnosed little girl to a high school graduate and beyond. Jillian describes what it was like to go through school as a mystery to teachers and peers alike. While facing many obstacles, such as anxiety, social issues, and an intense need for stimulation, Jillian had to learn how her own mind worked as she grew up. She details the challenges her autism brought her as she conquered childhood and adolescence and she includes sixteen important things she wishes others knew. If you are interested in learning more about autism for any reason, this book does a remarkable job of bringing you into the mind of an autistic person. More than anything, Jillian hopes to help pave the way for other autistic people who come after her to be more understood, accepted, and valued as the amazing people they are.