Congratulations! It’s Asperger Syndrome
Birch, J. 2003 London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Congratulations! It’s Asperger Syndrome
Birch, J. (2003). Congratulations! It’s Asperger Syndrome. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Jen Birch is a New Zealander who was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at the age of 43. The diagnosis was a shock, but one that answered questions about struggles throughout her life.
Jen recounts her story in an engaging read that gives insight into one person’s lived experience of ASD. She gives a short version on her website.
| Relevance | Resources for further learning | Resources for taking action | Resources for learning about other people's stories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inquiry and knowledge-building | |||
| Leading change | |||
| Understanding autism spectrum disorder | Y | ||
| Understanding inclusion | Y | ||
| Effective schools | |||
| Special education and ASD in NZ school settings | |||
| Audit | |||
| Building inclusive school cultures | |||
| Producing inclusive school policies | |||
| Evolving inclusive practices | |||
| Managing transitions | |||
| Specific issues for secondary schools |