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Autism in Heels

The Untold Story of a Female Life on the Spectrum

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Autism in Heels

Written 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
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this book was everything I didn't even know I needed. I laughed, I cried, and then I cried some more. She gets me and it will help me get my children and figure out myself. Thank you for writing this and sharing it with the world.

absolutely perfect

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I honestly don’t have enough good things to say about this book. I even reached out to the author to tell her how impactful this was to me. If you’re a female with any flavor of neurodivergence you will relate to this so much. Jennifer reads it so well and it has so many take home lessons you’ll wish it was longer

Hands DOWN my favorite book about neurodivergence!

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I rarely give 5 stars, but I had a feeling by chapter 3 this one would be a 5, and it is. I am going to listen to this book many times.
Jennie has a way of describing that is visceral and all encompassing. This book is passionately educational.
I have ready many books on autism and didn't expect to find so much new information, and am grateful for it.
I did expect some perspective on lived experiences, and definitely got that, very richly; thank you.
Now I am going to go check out her other books.

Integral to the cannon of autism reads

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as a 30 year old female who just got my own ASD diagnosis after my five children got theirs, this book and Jennifer's story has both brought me to tears and just made me feel so NOT alone. so many of our stories are similar and I'm still in awe. although I wish there were more anwsers on how to help with many of the problems and traumas discussed, I know that's not the purpose of her book. it's still nice to not feel, as she put it "like a failure at being human." I am asking all my loved ones to now read/listen to it to help them further understand me, and she was able to word things in ways I could never. as a fellow red haired, mother getting her diagnoses in her adult years after years of wondering what is wrong with me... Jennifer you truly have touched me. xoxo

amazingly put. she puts into words what I can't.

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it was a wonderfull book to read. Giving valuable insight to anyone who has, think they have or are around someone with autism, or for anyone who enjoys beautifully rendered life stories full of hope.

beautiful book

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