Acknowledgements. Forewords by Luke Beardon and Sara Heath. Preface. Introduction. 1. The Stages of Late Diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder). 2. Living Without Diagnosis (Pre-Self-Identification). 3. Pre-Assessment and Diagnosis. 4. The Advantages and Disadvantages of Diagnosis. 5. Common Reactions to Late Diagnosis. 6. The Coming Out Process. 7. How to Live Well with your Diagnosis. International Directory of Resources. Appendix: The AQ Test. Glossary of Terms. References. Further Reading.
Everything an adult needs to know about the journey of late diagnosis
Philip Wylie sought a diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome at the age of 51 after reading an article about autism in an accountancy magazine and having a "Eureka" moment! He previously worked as Finance Director and Company Secretary of a British offshore bank, before relocating to Thailand where he began personal study of psychology and complementary healing practices on his path to self-realisation. Before and since receiving his diagnosis he has researched autism extensively and undertaken a survey into late diagnosis with the Shropshire Autonomy network and writing projects for the NAS, UK.
There is an increasing number of adults who have a diagnosis of
Asperger's syndrome in their mature years. This new book will help
explain past experiences, provide self-understanding and give
guidance as to the future. People who have recently achieved a
diagnosis, family members and clinicians will find the descriptions
and advice invaluable.
*Tony Attwood, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Minds & Hearts Clinic,
Australia, and author of The Complete Guide to Asperger's
Syndrome*
A timely accurate resource for discovering if you fit the bill for
autism. How I wish this treasure of a resource had been available
during my own journey! This important guide for adults cuts to the
chase. It potentially opens all the right doors.
*Wenn Lawson, psychologist, counsellor, social worker, autism
advocate and author*
Philip Wylie has captured the true essence of living with
Asperger's Syndrome. Many people spend the majority of their lives
wondering why they are different and never fit in. Broken
relationships, loss of jobs, and being preyed upon by those that
see our vulnerability and lack of assertiveness are all part of the
process. In turn, we develop low self-esteem and suffer many
consequences. Getting diagnosed can help turn these negatives into
positives. No matter how late in life you discover that you have
Asperger's, there is still room for repair. Wylie points out that
receiving a diagnosis can have either positive or negative effects,
and what to be prepared for in either case. Self-acceptance is the
key. You are then free to embark upon a new life. Within these
pages is advice for what happens next after receiving your
diagnosis. Wylie helps guide you through the process, to come out
seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. That light will help
guide you to a better life after learning you are on the Autism
Spectrum!
*Anita Lesko, Founder and Executive Director of the Flying High
with Autism Foundation, author of Been There. Done That. Try This!
and Asperger's Syndrome: When Life Hands You Lemons, Make
Lemonade*
The many adults I have met who have had late diagnoses of
Asperger's Syndrome are all invariably looking to meet with 'like
minds', to 'compare notes' and to make sense of where they are at.
The great frustration for me is that short of making personal
introductions I have been unable to provide a resource such as
Philip's book for them to read and consider. It is my view that his
book will be an invaluable resource for those seeking such insight.
Whilst the book understandably is written from Philip's point of
view and is based upon his own personal experiences it is so much
more than a personal story. What Philip has successfully done is to
draw out the lessons and learnings from his own life to create a
'manual' not just for those adults who have had a late diagnosis,
but for their partners, friends and colleagues. The book highlights
how people with autism experience the world differently - and it is
this different perspective that needs to be understood and
celebrated rather than being ignored at best or ridiculed at worst.
I would thoroughly recommend this book to all of those people who
have received a late diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome.
*Mark Lever, Chief Executive, National Autistic Society*
The author gives a detailed breakdown and explanation of the many
different feelings you are likely to have at various times, such as
the frustrations of being undiagnosed, the turmoil of discovering
that a diagnosis might be the explanation for your problems with
life, and the anger or relief which may come when your "disability"
is confirmed... If you want a book that's aimed at the majority of
AU readers, or if you're looking for an explanation of how you are
feeling, how you have feel, and how you might feel in future, then
this could be a very useful book.
*Asperger United*
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