Erika Hammerschmidt was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome as a child. In Born on the Wrong Planet, she shares her life experiences as someone living with ASD. Each chapter contains stories related to an important part of Hammerschmidt’s life that can be read individually or out of order. She addresses sensory issues, social skills, transitions, and anxiety as well as other issues commonly affecting people with ASD. Born on the Wrong Planet offers insight on life and experiences as a person on the spectrum.
This book is entertaining, easy to read, and helpful for all people in the autism community. Young adults and teenagers with ASD will enjoy and benefit from hearing another person with ASD describe their experiences and how they dealt with specific. As an educator or parent, Born on the Wrong Planet offers an excellent glimpse into the thinking process of a person with ASD. Hammerschmidt expresses her frustrations in ways any individual can understand. She also goes one step further and offer suggestions for interacting with people with ASD. Born on the Wrong planet is not only interesting to read but informative as well. Hammerschmidt’s honest writing will make individuals with ASD know they are not alone in their experiences and help others understand what it is like to have ASD.
Born on the Wrong Planet is available through AAPC.
