The author is self-diagnosed as having Asperger syndrome, but for the book she only interviewed women who had been formally diagnosed. We have an incredible ability to concentrate and a work ethic which makes us employable in the right jobs." She noted, "There are many good things to be said about Aspergirls. She decided to write the book because she was unable to find adequate material dealing with girls on the spectrum, and the word that would become its title, "Aspergirls", "just popped into head". The book was published when Simone was 47 years old, but she said that she never heard the word Asperger's until a few years prior. She learned over time how to deal with other people. Another difficulty of hers was making friends, and she still does not have a close female friend. These symptoms included acting out, moods changing quickly, and difficulty in understanding some forms of communication. She dealt with many symptoms as a child, but she did not realize that these were due to Asperger syndrome. Simone is a jazz musician as well as an author. It was written to help girls and women who have been diagnosed with Asperger's. The book is about women and girls who have Asperger syndrome and their experiences. It was published in 2010 by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Aspergirls: Empowering Females with Asperger Syndrome is a non-fiction book written by American author Rudy Simone.
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