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The Aspie girl's guide to being safe with men: the unwritten safety rules no-one is telling you
- Author:
- BROWN Debi
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 176p.
- Place of publication:
- London
In the context of the vulnerability of girls and women with Asperger's syndrome to having bad sexual experiences with men, this book aims to help girls and women on the autism spectrum to interact safely with men. It discusses support, knowledge and skills needed as prerequisites to being safe with men, practical strategies for staying safe in different situations, rights, making informed choices, the importance of boundaries, dating, relationships and sex, and how to recognise and report inappropriate or abusive behaviour. It also considers strategies for overcoming and healing from negative experiences. It is intended to be useful for girls and women on the autism spectrum from age 13 upwards, and also for parents, professionals and others involved in supporting them.
Raising martians: from crash-landing to leaving home
- Author:
- MUGGLETON Joshua
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 240p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Writing from personal experience, he was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome (AS) at the age of 15, the author describes what it is like to grow up feeling like 'a Martian marooned on planet Earth'. The book aims to be more than just an autobiography. Now aged 22 and studying psychology at the University of St. Andrews, Muggleton combines his personal insights into what it means to have AS with theoretical understanding in order to write this guide for parents and teachers. Written in an easy conversational style the book begins with a brief history of autistic spectrum disorders. It goes on to discuss a number of aspects of AS, including; obsessions and ritual behaviours, problems making friends and dealing with difficult social situations, increased sensitivity to sensory input, dealing with changes in a normal routine, shopping, travelling and holidays. The author then tackles what is arguably the biggest challenge for any child with AS; school and with it, bullying and homework. He describes practical ways in which parents and teachers can help, and offers advice and helpful hints and tips for approaching common difficulties experienced by children with AS or high-functioning autism.
The red beast: controlling anger in children with Asperger's syndrome
- Author:
- AL-GHANI K.I.
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 48p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This illustrated children's storybook is written for children aged 5+, and is an accessible, fun way to talk about anger, with useful tips about how to 'tame the red beast' and guidance for parents on how anger affects children with Asperger's Syndrome. The book says that anger needs to be depersonalised, treated as a separate thing and taught accordingly. In this way, self-esteem is preserved. And so we meet the Red Beast. This is an emotion everyone has that lies dormant inside until something wakes it up. The author is a special educational needs teacher who has worked for more than 30 years in the field of education. As the mother of a child with an autism spectrum condition, she has spent over 20 years researching autism and this book includes strategies she has used over the years to help children cope with life on the spectrum. Her son and co-author struggled with semantic/Pragmatic Disorder have given him a unique insight into the world of people with autism spectrum conditions.
Business for Aspies: 42 best practices for using Asperger syndrome traits at work successfully
- Author:
- STANFORD Ashley
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 240p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This book explains how people with Asperger Syndrome can get their talents recognised in a working environment. Following an easy to use format, it addresses all of the issues that can arise once a person with Asperger Syndrome secures employment. It covers the perspectives of both employee and employer. Helpful tips are provided that can help overcome day-to-day challenges, enable people with Asperger Syndrome to achieve their potential, and take advantage of their strengths.
Autism, Asperger syndrome and pervasive developmental disorder: an altered perspective
- Authors:
- QUINN Barbara, MALONE Anthony
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 208p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Written specifically for parents, this updated second edition sets out what it means for a child to be diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), Autism or Aspergers Syndrome. Associated disorders such a as Rett Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder and OCD are also covered. Chapters include: communication; impairment in play style; characteristics and areas of uniqueness; the evaluation process; medical perspective; and the educational perspective. The text also includes frequently asked questions and interviews with parents of children on autism spectrum.
Aspergirls: empowering females with Asperger syndrome
- Author:
- SIMONE Rudy
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 240p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Girls with Asperger's Syndrome tend to be less frequently diagnosed than boys, and even once symptoms have been recognised, help is often not readily available. The author, herself an Aspergirl, believes that the image of coping well presented by AS females of any age can often mask difficulties, deficits, challenges, and loneliness. She guides the reader through every aspect of both personal and professional life, from early recollections of blame, guilt, and savant skills, to friendships, romance and marriage. Employment, career, rituals and routines are also covered, along with depression, meltdowns and being misunderstood. The book draws on the reflections of more than thirty-five women diagnosed as on the spectrum, as well as some partners and parents. Through these stories the author identifies recurring struggles and areas where Aspergirls need validation, information and advice. She believes that the differences between males and females on the spectrum are mostly a matter of perception, and rejects negative views of Aspergirls aiming to empower them to lead happy and fulfilled lives.
Aspies on mental health: speaking for ourselves
- Editors:
- BEARDON Luke, WORTON Dean, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 192p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Individuals with Asperger Syndrome (AS) can be particularly at risk of developing mental health problems such as anxiety and depression. In this book, adults with Asperger Syndrome talk about their own experiences of mental health issues, offering advice for other Aspies and providing insights for mental health professionals. Their contributions touch on a wide range of topics including: difficulties at work and college, coping with low self-confidence, self-harm, alcohol, misdiagnosis, sectioning, counselling, medication and battles with mental health services. The individual accounts contain coping methods and strategies for maintaining emotional and psychological wellbeing as well as practical advice on staying positive and deal with day-to-day stress and “meltdowns”. The book is written for adults with Asperger Syndrome, and their families and friends, as well as aiming to be useful resource for psychologists, psychiatrists, mental health service providers and other professionals who support adults with AS.
Life at the edge and beyond: living with ADHD and Asperger syndrome
- Author:
- GREENMAN Jan
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 208p.
- Place of publication:
- London
- Edition:
- Rev. ed.
This book tells the story of Luke who has both Asperger's syndrome and ADHD. It is written by his mother but includes the views of all the family members and especially those of Luke himself, including his understanding of his own condition. She challenges common perceptions of a 'life with labels', and recalls her family's 18 year journey. His mother describes the medical issues of Luke's early years, including the impact of MMR and Ritalin, how his diagnoses finally came about and, as a result, changed life for everyone. She describes the causes and effects of the behaviours associated with Luke's conditions, commenting that the only predictable thing about Luke is his unpredictability. Expulsion from school and a new inspirational head teacher helped him to turn his life around. The book includes tips and advice from Jan, Abbi (Luke’s younger sister), and Luke himself. The final chapters go beyond Luke's early years to look at his life as a teenager. They describe his growing confidence and independence and his work raising awareness of, and mentoring other young people with, these conditions.
Autism and intensive interaction: using body language to reach children on the autistic spectrum
- Authors:
- CALDWELL Phoebe, (Author), JESSICA KINGSLEY, (Producer)
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- DVD
- Place of publication:
- London
This three part DVD training film shows the journeys of Phoebe Caldwell’s as she progresses in her work with children with autistic spectrum conditions. Using intensive interaction, a simple technique incorporating a child’s own body language and sounds to create a ‘language’ they can recognise and ‘converse’ with, the author and a teacher at the school where this film is set demonstrate its success in communicating and developing emotional attachment with autistic children. This technique is receiving much acclaim for use as a partially, non-verbal communication tool with autistic children in the UK. The nature of sensory difficulties, or impairments, associated with autism is discussed with a general practitioner (GP) who is also the Clinical Champion in Learning Disabilities at the Royal College of GPs. The film concludes by focusing the case study of 8 year old Jamie, showing an ‘uncut’ intervention by the author which illustrates how intensive interaction can enable the brain to work effectively, reaching a level of social responsiveness which is rewarding for the child, professionals, carers, families and friends.
An animated introduction to Asperger syndrome
- Authors:
- BIOMATION, (Producer)
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- DVD
- Place of publication:
- London
Using a series of lively animations, this accessible film explains what Asperger Syndrome (AS) is, what it feels like and how it can be helped. The DVD was created by children in conjunction with professional animators and aims to enable viewers of all ages to gain a real insight into the condition. The film looks at the life of someone with AS from many different perspectives. It covers common talents of those with AS to skills and activities they might find more difficult. The producers use humour and frank discussion and the main film is complemented by an array of vox pops, interviews, slideshows, and other additional material, documenting how the film was made and further exploring what AS means to different people. Seen as “an ideal first step” towards understanding Asperger's Syndrome, the DVD won the International Animation Award at the Edinburgh Mental Health and Arts Festival 2008.