For anyone who doesn’t know much about Asperger’s Syndrome, it can difficult to understand at first. But with CREATION, author Keara Farnan paints an informative picture using poetry.
Asperger’s Syndrome is a mild form of autism and affects 1 in 500 children. Keara is an inspiration to all those struggling with some form of autism or know someone who is. Her book CREATION is about the challenges she has faced growing up with Asperger’s Syndrome, while also highlighting how she overcame those struggles.
The book is a compilation of beautifully written poems that cover a variety of specific topics related to Asperger’s Syndrome. In her poem, “Different from you,” Keara explains some of the challenges she faces day to day.
“Still I may be sensitive to touch (feels like a tooth pick); vulnerable to sound… makes me alarmed, aware of light shined bright.”
Keara explains, “Through my book, I wanted to connect with those who had or knew someone with Autism as well as those who had been bullied or teased for being ‘different.’”
CREATION has been used as a learning tool within the British Columbia school district and continues to raise awareness. It was originally written to help reach out to many children, adolescents and parents of those struggling with autism, helping them to better understand the challenges.
If you would like to learn more about this book, visit Keara’s website.