This is a review for the book Juggling the Issues: Living With Asperger’s Written by Mathew Kenslow that I received a copy of in exchange for this review.
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Matthew Kenslow was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, which is within the Autistic spectrum, when he was six years old. In our family this was a teaching moment in our Homeschool Class. We discussed what Asperger’s Syndrome is.
My son Charlie and I discussed what this would mean in our own lives. Then we were able to discuss David’s learning disability that resulted from, Scarlett Fever when he was a baby. That his kept David from learning to read or write.
Charlie also has learning disabilities including AD/HD and Dyslexia which are some the problems Mathew faces including poor Eye contact from Charlie being bullied in Elementary School. Charlie was excited to find out someone who struggles in school could become an Author. Charlie would like to become a Artist or Graphic Design Illustrator.
The more Charlie and I discussed Asperger’s I was able to share with Charlie how scared I was before he was born. The doctor said Charlie might have Down Syndrome. Thank the LORD didn’t happen. If you or someone you know suffers from any type of disability should take the time to read Juggling the Issues: Living With Asperger’s. Please share this book with all of your friends and family it can and will make a difference in there lives.
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Matthew shares its common symptoms, such as lacking Social and conversational skills, and having poor eye contact with others. In school Matthew had difficulty with certain subjects, but others (like Math and Science) came easily to him. Matthew has the ability to remember a myriad of facts and the events in his life–some he would rather forget!
Juggling the Issues: Living With Asperger’s Syndrome is a collection of short stories from Matthews life. Matthew describes many of the issues that those with Autism and Asperger’s face each day. He also talks about some of the positive aspects of having Asperger’s as well.
What is life like living with Asperger’s? Matthew describes it as having “an enhancer” plugged into his brain, which accelerates his thoughts and even his emotions. “Asperger’s will deepen everything’s significance, causing us to take things to a more intense level,” he confides.
If you want to better understand those living with Asperger’s, you need to read Juggling the Issues: Living With Asperger’s Syndrome. The insights Kenslow shares come from his deep experience of living with it and making the most of life’s opportunities.
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About the Author: Matthew Kenslow
Matthew Kenslow has grown up with a form of Autism known as Aspergerās Syndrome. Life has been an adventure as he pieced together all of his surroundings amid both praises and taunts. His mission is to teach others from a firsthand perspective about how Autistic people interpret things differently from the rest of the world.
He believes God has blessed him with the gifts to juggle, play piano and recall facts about the American presidents, Geography, Science and Mathematics. He juggles at elementary schools and encourages the students to never give up on their passions.
He has earned the Gold Medal of Achievement (which is equivalent to the rank of Eagle Scout) through Royal Rangers, a program he has been in since he was 5. Now, he is giving back to children and teenagers, teaching and mentoring them in a wide set of skills and knowledge. He graduated from Orange Coast College with an Associate of Science degree in Chemistry and with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from Vanguard University of Southern California.
He aspires to be a middle school math and Science teacher. Currently, he is a student teacher for Enhanced Mathematics at his former middle school, Ensign Intermediate School, seeking to be done by December 2022, and is an employed substitute teacher for NMUSD.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
