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    Living in a Make-Believe World
    Living in a Make-Believe World
    Living in a Make-Believe World
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    Living in a Make-Believe World

    By Travis Breeding

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    Travis shares what living in his make-believe world is like as it helps him cope with social situations and autism. He uses the make-believe world sparingly as a tool to help him be happy and successful socially and emotionally. Learn how his make-believe world works for him and against him as he thrives on living with autism like a trooper in this great book about a young man living with autism.

    Travis tells all in this amazing read that is sure to put the reader inside the mind of someone with autism and allow them to experience autism like they are in an autism stimulator. If you have ever wondered what it is like to live with autism then you must read this thrilling and suspenseful book about what it is really like to live in a make-believe world that others do not understand and succeed with autism.

    Travis was always different growing up but today he sees his autism as a blessing and something to be thankful for. Now Travis hopes to help others understand him and the interesting traits of autism so that the world can be a better place for all people affected by autism and improve the quality of relationships between the autistic and neurotypical person. Read this book to live and experience autism like Travis does.

    "This is one of the most moving accounts of growing up with Undiagnosed AS that I have read. Travis Breeding's honesty and willingness to share his struggles with some of the obstacles he faced growing up is a treasure trove for anyone on or off the spectrum. If you have a friend or family member who is different from what you or society expects, this story offers a bird's-eye view of what it might feel like to be in their skin." Maripat Jordan Robison

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBreeding Publishing
    Release dateJan 30, 2017
    ISBN9781370633197
    Living in a Make-Believe World
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    Travis Breeding

    Travis is an author from Huntington Indiana how enjoys entertaining and educating through words. He enjoys telling a story and taking it from his mind to paper. He has authored several books on autism, mental illness, schizophrenia, and disability issues. He continues to write about those issues but also explores some fiction writing as well. Travis has a loving family and enjoys spending time with friends and family. He loves to play bingo and meet new people. One day Travis hopes to start a family of his own and give them so much love. Travis would like to thank his readers for supporting him on his journey of becoming an author. He could not have done it without you. If you would like to get in touch with Travis please email him at tbreedauthoratgmaildotcom,

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      Living in a Make-Believe World - Travis Breeding

      Living in a Make-Believe World

      Travis Breeding

      Published by Travis Breeding at Smashwords

      Copyright 2017 Travis Breeding

      All Rights Reserved

      Contents

      Chapter One: Asperger Syndrome

      Chapter Two: The Aspie Mind

      Chapter Three: Boosting Self-Esteem Through Imagination

      Chapter Four: Make-Believe World Leads to a Coping Mechanism

      Chapter Five: Fantasy Land as a Dream Job

      Chapter Six: My Mind Does Not Work Like Yours

      Chapter Seven: Inside My Mind Again

      Chapter Eight: ABA Therapy Bridges the Gap for Me

      Chapter Nine: Importance of Teaching Self-Esteem and Self-Advoacy

      Chapter Ten: Anything You Can Do, I Can Too

      Conclusion

      About the Author

      Chapter One Asperger Syndrome

      October 30th 2007: A day that would change my life. This was a day that I received the answer to the question I had been seeking for 5 to 10 years. What was wrong with me?

      I had spent the last year seeing psychologist seeking out answers. None seemed to be able to provide me with a reason to why I was struggling with social interaction and making friends. However, on that day, Congratulations, the doctor said, you have Asperger’s Syndrome.

      Up until this point, my life did not make any sense to me. I had always struggled with making friends and could not maintain a friendship to save my life. I tried to explain myself to several psychologists who looked at me as if I was puzzling to them. I knew there was something going on with me but had no idea what it was. I felt as if I was on the outside looking in. It is like looking through a window and being able to see what is going on outside but being locked inside and unable to get out. Now I know why I was puzzling.

      Asperger’s Syndrome is probably the most complex thing I have ever studied. This makes me the most complex thing I have ever studied as well. Asperger’s Syndrome is often referred to as the ‘invisible disability’ says Dr. Tony Attwood, author of The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome.

      Asperger’s is not something that affects me physically. Sure, I may have some balance issues from time to time but you can argue that any neurotypical can struggle with basic coordination skills from time to time. I do not appear to be any different from the next guy. Looking at me from the outside, no one would ever know that I have Autism. It is invisible and therefore it complicates things in some ways but makes some things easier as well.

      Asperger’s Syndrome will affect each one of us in different ways. To me, it is one of the most interesting things in the world because it involves such a wide spectrum of things and a huge variety of symptoms. It ranges from a non-verbal child desperately trying to communicate his wants and needs to a high functioning person who can function on their own but is just socially awkward or quirky. I find that many people are unaware of how often they rely on basic social skills to get them through a situation or to finish their day.

      Most individuals with AS are very intelligent. We thrive when allowed to work within our areas of special interest. Adaptive skills on the other hand, are skills that we all need to have mastered in order to care for ourselves. People with Asperger’s Syndrome can struggle with these seemingly basic life skills. A seemingly simple task, such as taking a shower, can be hard for someone with AS. People with Asperger’s Syndrome also have many strengths in life. They can and do make wonderful friends and employees if given the right support.

      There are a number of other challenges associated with Asperger’s Syndrome. Rather than spend time here reiterating what those are, we would instead to refer you to Dr. Tony Attwood’s books and his website, listed in our resources section.

      My Asperger’s Syndrome diagnosis came in October of 2007, when I was 22. Like so many others, I received a late diagnosis in life. I was behind the game and needed fast intervention if I was going to catch up to my peers. Because people with AS are so high functioning many do not even see them as having a disability. This is a good thing in many instances, but sometimes it can create some serious problems.

      One major problem it can cause is unemployment. As many as 80-90% of people with AS are unemployed. There are many of us sitting around with great, useful skills we can provide an employer, but because we have problems understanding the social scene we cannot seem to find fitting employment. We struggle with interviewing and when hired we need to have certain supports lined up to ensure a successful transition. There are a number of great books out there on Asperger’s Syndrome and employment; we have included some in the resource section of this book.

      Another problem with Asperger’s being an ‘invisible disability’ is that many people believe individuals with disability do not have any interest in having sex. I hear this myth all the time and we will spend the majority of this text telling you it simply is not true.

      Having autism does not define me. Nor does it change who I am. It does not present any inherent limitations either. It just presents some challenges that others do not have to face. However, everyone has his or her own challenges in life and therefore we have a lot more in common than you think. Some of us cannot walk. Some cannot talk. Nevertheless, we are all human beings and deserve to be loved and respected.

      I often get tired of being treated like a thing or object by my peers. I grew up on the outside looking in and felt frustrated that I could not develop the friendships as others were. It seemed as if I was trying to fight my way through a brick wall. I am writing this book and sharing my very own personal stories to show that there are people with disabilities if that is what you want

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