A Guide to Your Aspie Large Print
A Guide to Your Aspie Large Print

Author: Amanda J Harrington

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2019-10-15

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 0244526842

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This funny and insightful book covers the most fundamental and awkward elements of Aspergers, from both the aspie and non-aspie side of life. Childhood experiences, dealings with other people, how non-aspies can help, how to cope with stress and responsibility, all of these and much more are presented with real-life examples and advice. This book is part of a series, along with How to Talk to Your Aspie and Aspies Hate Christmas. This is the Large Print edition.

How to Talk to Your Aspie Large Print
How to Talk to Your Aspie Large Print

Author: Amanda J Harrington

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2019-10-16

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 0244226865

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Autism can make communicating with other people like trying to talk in the middle of a thunderstorm: the other person doesn't see the storm or the effort it takes to communicate in the middle of it. They wonder why you don't speak, they ask if anything is wrong, they leave or try to fix it. Although this book is, 'How to Talk to Your Aspie', much of it is written from the autistic perspective. Family, friends, best beloveds, have a look at the world from an aspie point of view and see how creative, frightening, annoying and enlightening it can be. This is the Large Print edtiion.

Start Here
Start Here

Author: Autistic Self Advocacy Network

Publisher: Autistic Press

Published: 2021-04-02

Total Pages: 54

ISBN-13: 9781938800108

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When you are starting to learn about autism, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. You might have heard negative things about autism, or feel worried about your child's future. But it is going to be okay. Your kid is still the same kid they were before you knew they were autistic. All the things you love about them haven't changed. Now that you know that they are autistic, you are going to be able to understand them better. That's what this booklet is for. We'll tell you the facts about autism. We'll talk about how to find good services, and about your kid's rights in school. Most importantly, we'll talk about how to support your autistic child as they learn and grow.

Been There. Done That. Try This!
Been There. Done That. Try This!

Author: Craig Evans

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2014-02-21

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 0857008714

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If you only buy one book to improve your life this year, make it this one. Temple Grandin, Liane Holliday Willey, Anita Lesko, Stephen M. Shore, and many other Aspie mentors, offer their personal guidance on coping with the daily stressors that Aspies have identified as being the most significant, in order of urgency - anxiety, self-esteem, change, meltdowns, depression, friendship, love, and much, much more. Based on years of personal experience, this book is packed with advice from Aspie mentors who have all been there and done that! World expert Dr. Tony Attwood rounds up each chapter with professional analysis and extensive recommendations. He includes essential information on destructive strategies that may look attractive, but that have counter-productive effects. Including full color artwork from Aspie artists showing visually how they interpret each stressor, this is THE inspirational guide to life for young adults, the newly diagnosed, and as a life-long reference for anyone on the spectrum - written by Aspies for Aspies.

The Asperkid's (Secret) Book of Social Rules
The Asperkid's (Secret) Book of Social Rules

Author: Jennifer Cook

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2012-09-15

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 0857006851

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Being a teen or tween isn't easy for anyone but it can be especially tough for Asperkids. Jennifer O'Toole knows; she was one! This book is a top secret guide to all of the hidden social rules in life that often seem strange and confusing to young people with Asperger syndrome. The Asperkid's (Secret) Book of Social Rules offers witty and wise insights into baffling social codes such as making and keeping friends, blending in versus standing out from the crowd, and common conversation pitfalls. Chock full of illustrations, logical explanations, and comic strip practice sessions, this is the handbook that every adult Aspie wishes they'd had growing up. Ideal for all 10-17 year olds with Asperger syndrome, this book provides inside information on over thirty social rules in bite-sized chunks that older children will enjoy, understand, and most importantly use daily to navigate the mysterious world around them.

Asperger's Syndrome
Asperger's Syndrome

Author: Tony Attwood

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 9781853025778

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Tony Attwood's guide will assist parents and professionals with the identification, treatment and care of both children and adults with Asperger's Syndrome. The book provides a description and analysis of the unusual characteristics of the syndrome and practical strategies to reduce those that are most conspicuous or debilitating. Beginning with a chapter on diagnosis, including an assessment test, the book covers all aspects of the syndrome from language to social behaviour and motor clumsiness, concluding with a chapter based on the questions most frequently asked by those who come into contact with individuals with this syndrome. Covering the available literature in full, this guide brings together the most relevant and useful information on Asperger's Syndrome, incorporating case studies from the author's own practical experience as a Clinical Psychologist, with examples of, and numerous quotations from people with Asperger's Syndrome.

Aspies Hate Christmas Large Print
Aspies Hate Christmas Large Print

Author: Amanda J Harrington

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2019-10-17

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 0244527229

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It's not all about Christmas! For people on the Autistic Spectrum, social events and communication can be at the very least awkward, and at worst an insurmountable difficulty. Take this book as a starting point to understanding the full stop at the door, the plea not to leave the car, the absence of an aspie when you are all ready to go. This book is not intended to tell you everything - only people can do that, and then they can only tell you about themselves. Be good to each other, and remember you can say Yes as well as No. This book is part of a series, with A Guide to Your Aspie and How to Talk to Your Aspie. This is the Large Print edition.

A Crash Course in Creative Writing Large Print
A Crash Course in Creative Writing Large Print

Author: Amanda J Harrington

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2019-10-17

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 0244227446

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A Crash Course in Creative Writing explores new ways of writing and expressing your creativity. Suitable for beginners as well as people keen to learn more, this book is based on creative writing workshops and individual lessons with various ages and abilities. Learn new techniques, beginning by using life experiences and being creative with what you know, then move on to completely fictional tasks and scenarios. At the end of the book is a mini-book project based on creating the different parts of a complete book. This is the Large Print edition.

The Mom's Guide to Asperger Syndrome
The Mom's Guide to Asperger Syndrome

Author: Jan Johnston-Tyler

Publisher: AAPC Publishing

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 9781931282420

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he Mom's Guide to Asperger Syndrome and Related Disorders is written primarily for parents of children who have newly been diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome. It is especially a great resource for the preschool through elementary school years. The book draws from the author's personal experience both as the mom of a son with Asperger Syndrome and her study of and work with children and adolescents with special needs. The result is a practical guide, written for other Aspie parents in a clear, concise, and sometimes humorous tone.This user-friendly book leaves no stone unturned, as it explains, in a friendly, familiar voice, situations and issues that all parents with an AS child will encounter at one point or another. Above all else, the book arms parents with basic, sound information empowering them to seek out the very best services and programs for their child.From dealing with sensory issues and bullying to staying on top of homework, The Mom's Guide to Asperger Syndrome and Related Disorders offers easy-to-use suggestions. The Mom's Guide to Asperger Syndrome and related disorders should be used as a practical, valuable reference throughout the years.

The Aspie Teen's Survival Guide
The Aspie Teen's Survival Guide

Author: J. D. Kraus

Publisher: Future Horizons

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 1935274163

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Offers practical advice so readers can get the most out of middle and high school, both academically and socially, from sensory sensitivity to awkwardness, dating to driving.