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Saperstein wrote, "Atypical: Life with Asperger's in 20 1/3 Chapters." Published by Penguin Group (USA), the memoir rose through the Amazon.com charts by offering advice and humor about the form of autism. Asperger's syndrome impairs individuals with a profound lack of social skills, common sense and resistance to change in routine, according to a release by Saperstein.
The event is presented by the Croton-Harmon SEPTA (Special Education Parent Teacher Association) and is open to the public. The talk begins at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 29 in Croton-Harmon High School's auditorium.
"It's a universal issue," said Jennifer Kooney, co-president of Croton-Harmon SEPTA about bullying, "and while Croton is very accepting, these are high school students that are going to be leaving Croton in the next year, two years. We want them to take this with them when they go to college, when they go to university, when they go to the military, when they go into the workforce. Because Croton is a great community, but these students are going to be going beyond."
Saperstein also speaks to Croton-Harmon middle and high school students Friday, presenting, "Stomp Out the Myths of Bullying." Saperstein addresses statements that some assert are common myths, such as, "It is just part of growing up," or "It will get better soon."
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