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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
Narrated by: Jennifer 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 Neurodiversity People with Disabilities Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Health Autism Special Need Autism Parenting
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As an autistic woman I really loved the way she wrote this book the way she explain what executive functioning and the brains work. I would recommend this book to anyone I'm on it's like to be autistic.

amazing book

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Loved this book, so many aha moments for me in realising my own neurodiversity. Thank you for telling your story Jennifer xx

An enlightening listen.

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As a mature woman only recently discovering my own unique autism journey, I found this book to be heartfelt, genuine and so encouraging. Hearing others stories is helping me understand myself in ways I did not anticipate and this book has provided even more support to my own findings.
I would recommend this book to anyone looking for an autobiographical exploration of being an autistic woman.

A very encouraging read for women finding themselves on the Autistic Spectrum.

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very informative. well read. eye opener. helped me so much. everyone should read it. thanks

great book.

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an eye opening, insightful book, not only into the world of aspys, but from someone who is experiencing it themselves

Amazing

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