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OverviewAlexis Wineman writes about her life's journey of living with autism. She has become an autism advocate who was named Miss Montana 2012. As the first contestant with autism in the Miss America pageant's 93-history, she was honored to win the America's Choice award at the Miss America 2013 pageant. She has become a major speaker at conferences in the United States, in which she receives rave reviews because of her inspirational presentations, built around humorous stories in her life and her belief that autism does not define her. She has been featured on ABC News, Fox and Friends, NBC World News, Glamour magazine, and Neurology Now. She often speaks with Dr. Temple Grandin and hopes to continue to give a voice to those on the autism spectrum through her book and speaking presentations. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alexis WinemanPublisher: Future Horizons Incorporated Imprint: Future Horizons Incorporated ISBN: 9781941765272ISBN 10: 1941765270 Pages: 277 Publication Date: 30 April 2016 Audience: Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Educational: Primary & Secondary Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationAs a child, she didn't walk until she was two or speak until three, and then, she also had difficulties speaking because of a speech impediment. Her early development was noteworthy from her parents' perspective because she has a twin sister, who was not on the autism spectrum. In early elementary years in Cut Bank, MT, she struggled in school and had difficulties because of teasing, while her twin was promoted. She thought she was retarded, because that's what kids called her. By the fifthgrade, Alexis was highly frustrated with school, which her doctors initially attributed to depression, giving her medications that made her mood swings and meltdowns worse. It wasn't until she was 11 that she was diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified, an autism disorder. Although Alexis was relieved to have a diagnosis, she still struggled with speech and learning strategies to handle her school work and her social skills. It occurred to her that she didn't have a chance at life, but she also realized that having autism wasn't a disease and, in fact, her diagnosis actually made her different -something she began to see as an attribute.With family encouragement to become more social, Alexis tried out for a cross-country team and the school's cheerleading. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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