Joyce Dassonville's Book in Progress

The Other Side of Pandemonium (The Hidden Face of Autism)

This thought-provoking non-fiction book and autobiography of Joyce's life, growing up in a dysfunctional family with a father who had Aspergers, and then raising two children on the Autism Spectrum.

From the comical moments, to the intense legal battles, Joyce's life has been one of precarious, agonizing, awkward and distressing moments woven together with emotional, touching and tender moments. From the shattering realization of the truth to the inspirational and exciting fight for justice as well as the unspeakable and unbelievable actions of close relatives, this book will leave you turning pages long after the sun goes down.

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