My Life with Autism : New Generation Publishing : 9781800316133 : 1800316135 : 19 Nov 2020 : The purpose of this book is to give an insight into what life was like growing up with autism, a condition hardly understood when I was younger; autism affects social and communication skills besides the following conditions that some individuals might experience:Repetitive and restrictive behaviourOver-sensitivity to light, sound, taste or touchHighly focussed interests or hobbiesExtreme anxietyMeltdowns and shutdownsIn my case, anxiety is one problem when bad memories emerge and, often soon forgotten when occupied or in the company of others. With 20 years of gathering the relevant information, I must give thanks to my late mother. She got me started by highlighting the relevant events taking place throughout my childhood and beyond. With so many other contacts around helping me, I cannot thank them all. I can however thank my sisters, Josephine, Norma and her friend, Ross Kane for giving m