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“gail simon”

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  • Re-Thinking Autism

    Diagnosis, Identity and Equality

    by Saqib Latif, Tom Billington, Gail Simon, Richard Hassall, Brian McCabe, Anne McGuire, Dan Goodley, Rafaela Zorzanelli, Nick Hodge, Graham Collins, Kim Davies, Tom Muskett, Francisco Ortega, Clarice Rios, Ginny Russell, Mark Haydon Haydon Laurelut ...
    Challenging existing approaches to autism that limit, and sometimes damage, the individuals who attract and receive the label, this book questions the lazy prejudices and assumptions that can surround autism as a diagnosis in the 21st Century.Arguing that autism can only be understood through examining 'it' as a socially or culturally produced phenomenon, the authors offer a critique of the ... Read more

    $24.99 USD

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  • Look Me in the Eye

    My Life with Asperger's

    by John Elder Robison ...
    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “As sweet and funny and sad and true and heartfelt a memoir as one could find.” —from the foreword by Augusten BurroughsEver since he was young, John Robison longed to connect with other people, but by the time he was a teenager, his odd habits—an inclination to blurt out non sequiturs, avoid eye contact, dismantle radios, and dig five-foot holes (and stick his younger ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

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  • The Story of My Life

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    by Helen Keller ...
    Helen Keller wrote her autobiography, The Story of My Life, while she was still studying in Radcliffe College. It was first published in 1902 in instalments in the Ladies’ Home Journal before being published as a book in 1903. Widely considered to be one of the most inspiring life accounts ever written, it details Helen’s life as a blind, deaf, and mute person up to the age of 22. Helen Keller’s ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

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    Also available as: Audiobooks

  • Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome in Children

    A Guide for Parents, Teachers and Other Professionals

    by Margaret Duncan, Zara Healy, Ruth Fidler, Phil Christie ...
    Series series JKP Essentials
    This straightforward guide offers a complete overview of Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome (PDA) and gives practical advice for overcoming the difficulties it poses in a wide range of contexts from diagnosis through to adulthood.Starting with an exploration into the background of PDA that answers many of the immediate questions triggered when a child is first diagnosed, the book goes on to ... Read more

    $19.69 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Girls Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum

    What Parents and Professionals Should Know About the Pre-Teen and Teenage Years

    by Shana Nichols ...
    'This book is not only reassuring; it is inspiring, and bursting with ideas and achievable strategies. The authors write with authority and conviction, and tackle even the most difficult and delicate of topics. If ever you needed to be convinced that girls with ASD can overcome the difficulties and challenges of puberty and adolescence, have successful friendships and relationships and enjoy a ... Read more

    $21.29 USD

  • Miracle Boy Grows Up

    How the Disability Rights Revolution Saved My Sanity

    by Ben Mattlin ...
    Ben Mattlin lives a normal, independent life. Why is that interesting? Because Mattlin was born with spinal muscular atrophy, a congenital weakness from which he was expected to die in childhood. Not only did Mattlin live through childhood, he became one of the first students in a wheelchair to attend Harvard, from which he graduated and became a professional writer. His advantage? Mattlin’s life ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • Coming Out Asperger

    Diagnosis, Disclosure and Self-Confidence

    by Dennis Debbaudt, Jacqui Jackson, Jennifer Overton, Wendy Lawson, Stephen Shore, Liane Holliday Willey, Dr Anthony Attwood ...
    Coming Out Asperger explores the complexity of diagnosis for Asperger Syndrome, the drawbacks and benefits of disclosing a diagnosis of a 'hidden disability,' and how this impinges on self-esteem. The contributors include some of the best-known and most exciting writers in the field of Asperger Syndrome (AS) today, and include individuals on the autism spectrum, parents and professionals. The ... Read more

    $24.99 USD

  • Employment for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome or Non-Verbal Learning Disability

    Stories and Strategies

    by Yvona Fast ...
    Most people with Non-Verbal Learning Disorder (NLD) or Asperger Syndrome (AS) are underemployed. This book sets out to change this. With practical and technical advice on everything from job hunting to interview techniques, from 'fitting in' in the workplace to whether or not to disclose a diagnosis, this book guides people with NLD or AS successfully through the employment mine field. There is ... Read more

    $26.99 USD

  • Top Tips for Asperger Students

    How to Get the Most Out of University and College

    by Rosemary Martin, Leslie Ilic, Caitlin Cooper ...
    Leaving home and moving to college or university can be a daunting experience. In this easy-to-use book, Rosemary Martin provides guidelines and invaluable advice for every student on the Autism Spectrum as he or she thinks about, and plans for, entry into student life.Packed with tried and tested methods for coping and succeeding away from home that cover every aspect of student life, this book ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • Getting to Grips with Asperger Syndrome

    Understanding Adults on the Autism Spectrum

    by Carol Hagland ...
    Getting to Grips with Asperger Syndrome is a practical, problem-solving guide for those caring for or supporting an adult with Asperger Syndrome (AS). It will help them understand the condition and the difficulties it may cause, so that they can offer support in the most beneficial way.The book explains what AS is and why certain behaviours frequently occur: such as anxiety, fear of change and ... Read more

    $21.99 USD

  • The Adolescent and Adult Neuro-diversity Handbook

    Asperger Syndrome, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Related Conditions

    by Claire Salter, Sarah Hendrickx ...
    Increasing numbers of adults are realising that they have been living with an undiagnosed developmental condition, yet most information and support focuses on children. This leaves many adults confused and in the dark.The Adolescent and Adult Neuro-Diversity Handbook is a handy first-reference point guide to the full range of developmental conditions as they affect adolescents and adults. Each ... Read more

    $22.99 USD

  • Succeeding in College with Asperger Syndrome

    A student guide

    by Michael Fitzgerald, John Harpur, Maria Lawlor ...
    College life is particularly stressful for students with Asperger Syndrome (AS) and the resources that colleges provide for such students are often inadequate. This much needed guide provides information to help these students prepare successfully for the rites and rituals of studying, interact with staff and fellow students, cope with expectations and pressures, and understand their academic and ... Read more

    $22.99 USD