The Big Soup: Growing Up Autistic (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781927742662)

In general, growing up is tough, but it's much tougher when you feel like everyone else was given the rulebook to life except you. This is the life of Matthew Nielsen, one of many autistic experiences out there.

From early challenges of his parents trying to get him diagnosed and trying to find a school with the right support, to later challenges such as jobs and independent living, this book tells the story of Matthew's journey.

Controlling anger, gaining empathy, learning compassion and respect - there are many lessons relayed here. Sit down and enjoy a serving of the countless different stories from the Big Soup of autism.