{"product_id":"autism-grows-up-9781988423548","title":"Autism Grows Up","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt twenty-one, Suzie has withdrawn from a world she finds alien and confusing. Ability is not the problem, nor is interest - many things fascinate her. But, she has Asperger's Syndrome and high anxiety. To her, the world is a harsh, scary place where she does not fit. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe spends much of her day sleeping and most of her nights on the computer. Her mother, Amanda, wishes Suzie would get a job, go to school or at least help out around the house. Suzie feels that her time is amply filled with the compelling world lurking within her computer. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAmanda wants more for Suze, but does not know how to help her move forward. When she tries putting pressure on her, Suzie suffers from paralyzing anxiety, resulting in morose withdrawal or worse, lengthy tantrums. Suzie is most content when alone in the basement with her computer. Staring at her monitor, the rest of the world falls away and she feels at home. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen an intruder breaks into the house, there is no one but Suzie to rely on.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMitchell, Sharon A.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eDr. Sharon A. Mitchell has worked in schools as a teacher, counselor, psychologist and consultant for decades. Her Master's and Doctorate degrees focused on autism. She has delivered workshops and seminars to thousands participants including at national conferences. She continues to write and teaches university classes about students who learn differently.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Asd Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50863720923410,"sku":"9781988423548","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3d00204e-54e4-4027-b91f-5288ee7b891b.jpg?v=1737644290","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/autism-grows-up-9781988423548","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}