greenturtle74’s Cartoon Guide to Asperger’s

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That was hilarious.

Not being very good at sketching I loved the way it should explain to some NTs I know who can't/won't read the words. Having the right shape box has been really important in reducing my stress levels so that doodle is great!

I found this to be funny. I related to those cartoons, especially that last cartoon... lol

Hey all, you can now get the book on Amazon!

Dude, I'm An Aspie! [Paperback]

That was really good! I think it would be a great way to introduce to people what Asperger's is. I've debated about telling my friends that I'm an Aspie but if I do, I'll have to show them this page. I think this cartoon could be really helpful to NTs!

repeats first page. Truly your cartoons here are awesome. I really like them.

Your cartoon series gave me a much needed smile tonight. I think it is wonderful and I am going to show it to my mother. Thank you for creating it!

I might have to buy this for my boy! Nice job getting it published! Did you mention in this thread how you got that done? (Only caught 1st & last pages so far!)

Heck, I should buy a DOZEN!!

I bought "Dude! I'm an Aspie" for my son who was in 6th grade at the time. He also drew a cartoon character named "EC Me" for awhile. I printed up the ebook so he could read it and he brought it to school. I thought it could be a good inspiration for him and his EC Me character. My son is an Aspie and we were trying to get him to understand what the heck Asperger's was all about.

Well, in 7th grade - new school now as he entered Junior High, they had a special presentation about autism and a specialist was going to review Aspergers, using "Dude I'm an Aspie" as part of their presentation. Well, my son GOT UP, walked over to the lady and said, "I got this" TOOK OVER the presentation and did a question and answer session with his peers.

This book was that magical transition my son needed to read that helped him understand what the heck it was that he had and why he was taking so many 'meds" (one med, all the rest were supplements) and going to physical therapy. He recognized what he has and this book helped him "own" his Aspergers. He is now comfortable with who he is, and what being an Aspie is and recognizes it in other people. This has opened him up in so many ways - allowing him to be more compassionate with other "Dudes".

This presentation that he took over also had an amazing effect on his peers. His close knit group knows him better, likes him (he's a sweet compassionate kid) and accepts him. When I brought him to school open house, a big kid came to him and gave him a fist bump. (he attends a very diverse school that mixes urban and suburban kids) and while he doesn't think too much about it, it's a big deal to me. I am absolutely certain "Dude, I'm an Aspie" was the turning point that gave him and his peers clarity that was desperately needed - and certainly improved his confidence.

Thank you so much Greenturtle for creating such a clear, concise little book that is such a help to kids like my son - it was perfect for a 12-14 year old to understand - and clear enough for grown-ups to use for themselves.

It sounds good

Haha, I follow your blog! I especially enjoyed Maledicam de Spectro - SO TRUE!

Awesome cartoon! It really illustrates the diagnosis in a clear, concise way!

Awesome cartoon, I especially love the "I'm not weird, I'm just wired differently" and "me, me, oh that is so me, I rock" =)))

I love this!

This guide is really awesome, greenturtle!

I think I will translate it (for private use, if you don't mind!) so my parents can understand it (my father can understand and speak some English, but my mother doesn't) and it pretty much sums it up.

Thank you!