UBC Press The Myriad Gifts of Asperger's Syndrome book Paperback 176 pages

A fascinating collection of real-life personal profiles, The Myriad Gifts of Asperger's Syndrome focuses on the talents, abilities, and achievements of individuals with Asperger's Syndrome (AS).Vaschel has a remarkable connection with animals; Richard can tell the weight of any item he lifts to the nearest tenth of a pound; two-year-old Hannah detected a dangerously faulty electrical circuit in her family home; and eight-year-old Clark became conversant in French after only an evening's study. What connects these individuals? They all have AS. John M. Ortiz celebrates the qualities of individuals with AS he has met through his clinical experience, including their characteristic tenacity, honesty, and attention to detail, and looks also at the wide range of careers they have chosen and in which they flourish.This uplifting book should be read and enjoyed by anyone who knows or works professionally with individuals with AS, and anyone with an interest in the subject.

John M. Ortiz, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist, psychoeducational consultant, and speaker, and Founding Director of the Asperger's Syndrome Institute in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, US. Dr. Ortiz has over 25 years of clinical experience in various educational and mental health settings.