Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences With Autism and Asperger Syndrome

This second edition of Beyond The Wall is an autobiographical account that gives a rare, detailed, and warm insight into the life of someone with autism. Shore relates his personal and professional experiences in a simple and open manner, creating an informative, user-friendly text that sheds new light on the trials and tribulations of those with autism. The author not only gives his personal views within this book but also gives family events and background, while connecting his own experiences to recent research, making it of equal interest to both individuals and professionals.

Stephen Shore: Diagnosed with ＂atypical development with strong autistic tendencies＂ and nonverbal until age four, Stephen Shore was viewed as ＂too sick＂ to be treated on an outpatient basis. Stephen Shore is now completing his doctoral degree in special education at Boston University with a focus on helping people on the autism spectrum develop their capacities to the fullest extent possible.