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Jennifer Cook        

Author Known For "The Asperkids" Series

Jennifer Cook (formerly O’Toole) was identified as being on the spectrum in 2011. An autism advocate, she is the author of nine bestselling books, available in six languages – including the foundational "The Asperkids (Secret) Book of Social Rules," groundbreaking memoir "Autism in Heels," and upcoming "My Friend Julia: A Sesame Street Book About Autism." Among her titles are a Wall Street Journal Bestseller, ASA Book of the Year, a Publishers Weekly “Best Book” title winner, and six of BookAuthority's “Best-Selling, “Best Memoir,” and “Top Autism Books of All Time” picks.

Cook is the on-camera Autism Expert in Netflix’s internationally-celebrated series, “Love on the Spectrum - US.” She sits on the Autism Society of America’s Council of Autistic Advisors, and is a multi-award-winning international presenter who has spoken everywhere from the White House, to the National Institutes of Health, to royal audiences in Europe. In her work, Cook helps unzip hidden social rules for neurodiverse people of all ages, coaching them toward more connected, fulfilling lives and relationships. She is based in Charlotte, NC.

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I didn't find out I was autistic until I was an adult at 35
Jul 30, 2021 ... Growing up in West Caldwell, NJ, Jennifer Cook wouldn't play pretend with her Barbies. ... At age 35, Cook was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.

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