Voices of Youth

The best expert on a troubled youth is that young person, but often that voice is silenced and hidden behind angry, avoidant, or manipulative behavior. The author is a former troubled youth who is now a university professor who trains professionals to connect with challenging children and youth.

I began this project on my 17th birthday as an article dedicated to helping kids with autism, and in a more specific category, Asperger’s Syndrome. These are my thoughts and insights on how I perceive the world around me. I hope sharing my experiences and perceptions may help teachers and other specialists in their work with children with Asperger’s Syndrome.

Jeffrey maps his road to resilience, from a turbulent early life marked by depression and anger to mature independence.