UBC Press Sisterhood of the Spectrum book Paperback 240 pages

Spectrum girls, ever wished you had a handbook to help you navigateyour way through the confusing world of teenage girlhood? Jennifer CookO'Toole’s inspirational guide to life for teenage girls withAsperger syndrome covers everything you need -- and want -- to know.From body shapes and love interests to learning to love the unique'You', it will be your perfect companion on the road towomanhood. With inspirational quotes from well-known, female Aspievoices, including Rudy Simone and Robyn Steward, this book will makeyou feel empowered both as a growing woman and a shiningSpectrumite.

Jennifer Cook O'Toole was diagnosed with Aspergersyndrome in adulthood, and is the mother of three young Asperkids. Sheis the founder of Asperkids LLC, a multi-media social education companyand is an international speaker on Aspie issues. She previously workedas a social worker, and a teacher in both special needs and mainstreameducation. In 2012 she was honored with a GRASP DistinguishedSpectrumite Medal, as well as a Temple Grandin Award. She is the authorof Asperkids, The Asperkid's (Secret) Book of SocialRules, The Asperkid's Launch Pad, TheAsperkid's Not-Your-Average-Coloring-Book, and TheAsperkid's Game Plan, also published by Jessica KingsleyPublishers. She lives near Charlotte, North Carolina.