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Autism in Heels

The Untold Story of a Female Life on the Spectrum

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Autism in Heels

By: Jennifer Cook O'Toole
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This intimate memoir reveals the woman inside one of autism’s most prominent figures, Jennifer O'Toole. At the age of 35, Jennifer was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, and for the first time in her life, things made sense. Now, she exposes the constant struggle between carefully crafted persona and authentic existence, editing the autism script with wit, candor, passion, and power. Her journey is one of reverse-self-discovery not only as an Aspie but - more importantly - as a thoroughly modern woman.

Beyond being a memoir, Autism in Heels is a love letter to all women. It’s a conversation starter, a game-changer, and a firsthand account of what it is to walk in Jennifer's shoes (especially those iconic red stilettos).

Whether it's bad perms or body image, sexuality or self-esteem, Jennifer's journey is as much a human journey as one on the spectrum. Because autism looks a bit different in pink, most girls and women who fit the profile are not identified, facing years of avoidable anxiety, eating disorders, volatile relationships, self-harm, and stunted independence. Jennifer has been there, too. Autism in Heels takes that message mainstream.

From her own struggles and self-discovery, she has built an empire of empowerment, inspiring women the world over to realize they aren't mistakes. They are misunderstood miracles.

©2018 Jennifer Cook O'Toole (P)2020 Dreamscape Media, LLC
Children's Health Mental Health People with Disabilities Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Health Autism Special need Autism Parenting
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OH MY GOODNESS!! this book is an absolute MUST! Obsessed and absorbed by this book, it's uncannily close to my own experiences only I never knew WHY I have always been so different

This Lady is Me! Thorough and educational ♥️

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This book grabbed my attention from the first chapter. The fact that the author narrated it adds hugely to the experience. I have stopped numerous times to take note of quotes, there are so many insightful points. This book is a must for anyone with an interest in autism, but the story goes beyond autism and selves into the human experience. I am thrilled I chose this book!

This is a must listen for anyone with an interest in autism!

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I wonderful book that should be read by many girls and women around the world. Thank you for sharing.

Fantastic and enlightening

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Thank you for writing this book. I had so many Ah ha! moments. So much now makes sense. Your honesty is so helpful as it clearly illustrates the points you are making. You get how I think, learn, feel and that gives me hope for myself & all the other women & girls on the spectrum out there.

Loved this book.

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A quite frankly amazing book. Eye opening and relatable. Each trait discussed is explained in terms of its purpose, how it presents in boys and how it may present in girls. I think this book might have just changed my life.

Life changing

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