Autism All-Stars

How We Use Our Autism and Asperger Traits to Shine in Life
Herausgeber: Santomauro, Josie

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Looking at the positive influences, great talents and unique thought processes of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, this book is a celebration of those who have used their autism to shine in life. Writers from all over the world at different stages in their careers, and from very different backgrounds, share their experiences of creating a successful life on the autism spectrum. Each explains how it is possible to draw on autistic strengths not just to make your way in the world, overcoming challenges and obstacles, but also to make your life a real success. Education, the world of work, and relationships are the focus of the first part of the book, which then goes on to look at exceptional creativity, and the use of special interests. The autobiographical stories in this book are full of wisdom and humour, and will be an inspiration for anyone with high-functioning autism or Asperger Syndrome, their family and friends, and the professionals who work alongside them.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 192
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Dezember 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 228mm x 151mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 319g
• ISBN-13: 9781843101888
• ISBN-10: 1843101882
• Artikelnr.: 33768997

Autorenporträt

Josie Santomauro is a full-time writer living in Brisbane, Australia. Her son, Damian, was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at the age of five. Josie has written many books on autism, as well as numerous fiction books for children and young adults under the name Josie Montano. She regularly gives seminars and talks on Autism Spectrum Disorders, and in 2009 was awarded the Parent/Carer Award in recognition of outstanding achievement by Autism Queensland, Australia.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword by Tony Attwood. Introduction. Josie Santomauro. Part 1:
Education. 1. An Education in Doodling. Jessica Peers. 2. The Ugly
Duckling. Stan Hood. 3. Studying through Diagnosis. Iain Payne. Part 2:
Careers. 4. Talented People Getting Employed. Temple Grandin. 5. Counseling
that Works. Roger N. Meyer. 6. To Be or Not to Be. Damian Santomauro. 7.
Successful Management ? Savant Style. Malcolm Johnson. 8. Super Strengths.
Sondra Williams. Part 3: Relationships. 9. Friendships ? Aspie Style. Dr
Wendy Lawson. 10. A Different Order of Being. Stephen Shore. 11. Talking to
the Animals. Deborah Lipsky. Part 4: Creativity. 12. Life on Stage. Robert
McLachlan. 13. Donna Williams and The Aspinauts. Donna Williams. 14.
Portraits ? Learning Honesty in Art. Jeanette Purkis. 15. Asperger
Syndrome: How It and Art Influence Me. Peter Myers. 16. Aural Sculpting ?
Before and After. Colin Webber. Part 5: Special Interests. 17. Musical
Creativity. Leith McMurray. 18. The Recordings of a Rock Wiz. Mark
Boerebach. 19. Sci-Fi Reality. Will Hadcroft.