Lisa and the Lacemaker - The Graphic Novel
Lisa and the Lacemaker - The Graphic Novel

Author: Kathy Hoopmann

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2017-04-21

Total Pages: 73

ISBN-13: 1784502804

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When Lisa discovers a hidden door to an abandoned hut in her friend's backyard, her imagination runs wild with thoughts of the stories it could hold. But strange sounds and faces in the shadows give Lisa the feeling that there is more to the hut than meets the eye, especially when Great Aunt Hannah tells her about one of its previous inhabitants - the mysterious Lacemaker... Lisa quickly discovers that the Lacemaker isn't the only mystery to be solved. Great Aunt Hannah has a secret of her own, and like the criss-crossing of threads her past is tied up with the Lacemaker. Vividly reimagined in graphic form for a new generation, follow Lisa as she confronts the Lacemaker to put right the secrets of the past, and is helped to understand her own Asperger Syndrome along the way.

Lisa and the Lacemaker
Lisa and the Lacemaker

Author: Kathy Hoopmann

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2002-07-15

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1846423546

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This book is the third in the series to feature Ben and Andy but this book focuses on a young girl called Lisa who has Asperger syndrome. As with the other Asperger adventures, the book explores features of Asperger syndrome.This book is aimed at the 9 - 12 age group and is suitable for both girls and boys, although girls might find it particularly good reading. This is my favourite of the three books in the series.' - Communication When Lisa discovers a derelict hut in her friend Ben's backyard, she delights in exploring the remnants of an era long gone. Imagine her surprise when Great Aunt Hannah moves into a nursing home nearby, and reveals that once she was a servant in those very rooms. The old lady draws Lisa into the art of lace making and through the criss-crossing of threads, Lisa is helped to understand her own Asperger Syndrome. But Great Aunt Hannah also has a secret and now it is up to Lisa to confront the mysterious Lacemaker and put the past to rest.

Lisa and the Lacemaker
Lisa and the Lacemaker

Author: Kathy Hoopmann

Publisher: Asperger Adventures

Published: 2017-04-21

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 9781785920288

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As Lisa learns more about lacemaking and the lacemaker her great-aunt Hannah knew, she uncovers a secret about Hannah and grows in understanding about her own Asperger's Syndrome.

Robin and the White Rabbit
Robin and the White Rabbit

Author: Åse Brunnström

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2017-06-21

Total Pages: 43

ISBN-13: 1784505986

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In this tale we meet a child sitting alone, feeling unable to join in with the other schoolchildren having fun in the playground. Feeling frustrated and lonely, the child's emotions build up until they form a bubble around them, separating them entirely. Who can help the child? Suddenly a White Rabbit appears, who presents easy and playful ways to get the child to express their feelings. Each time the child says what they like and don't like, it helps to create a hole in the bubble, opening the child up to the wider world. Through delightful illustrations and photographs, this picture book helps children who struggle with social isolation find a way to communicate with those around them. It can be read by children themselves or with adults as a learning tool, helping children learn to express their feelings through the use of visual communication cards.

Blue Bottle Mystery - The Graphic Novel
Blue Bottle Mystery - The Graphic Novel

Author: Kathy Hoopmann

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2015-11-21

Total Pages: 67

ISBN-13: 1784502049

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This graphic novel re-telling of Kathy Hoopmann's best-selling Blue Bottle Mystery brings the much-loved fantasy story to life for a new generation of readers. The hero is Ben, a boy with Asperger Syndrome (AS). When Ben and his friend Andy find an old bottle in the school yard, little do they know of the surprises about to be unleashed in their lives. Bound up with this exciting mystery is the story of how Ben is diagnosed with AS and how he and his family deal with the problems and joys that come along with it.

The Health Humanities in German Studies
The Health Humanities in German Studies

Author: Stephanie M. Hilger

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2024-05-16

Total Pages: 770

ISBN-13: 135029621X

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The first full-length study to bring together the fields of Health Humanities and German studies, this book features contributions from a range of key scholars and provides an overview of the latest work being done at the intersection of these two disciplines. In addition to surveying the current critical terrain in unparalleled depth, it also explores future directions that these fields may take. Organized around seven sections representing key areas of focus for both disciplines, this book provides important new insights into the intersections between Health Humanities, German Studies, and other fields of inquiry that have been gaining prominence over the past decade in academic and public discourse. In their contributions, the authors engage with disability studies, critical race studies, gender/embodiment studies, trauma studies, as well as animal/environmental studies.

The Lacemaker and the Princess
The Lacemaker and the Princess

Author: Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2009-09-15

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 1416985832

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This vivid portrait of France on the eve of the Revolution is also a touching tale of two friends torn apart by class and the powerful political force of democratic freedom.

Blue Bottle Mystery
Blue Bottle Mystery

Author: Kathy Hoopmann

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 1853029785

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Ben finds an unusual old bottle buried in the school yard, and in a roundabout way it helps Ben and his family find out what is causing some of the persistent problems he has both at home and at school.

All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome
All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome

Author: Kathy Hoopmann

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781843104810

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"Touching, humorous and insightful, this book evokes the joys and challenges of raising a child who is different. It leaves the reader with a sense of the dignity, individuality and potential of people with Asperger Syndrome"--Jacket.

Inside Asperger's Looking Out
Inside Asperger's Looking Out

Author: Kathy Hoopmann

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2012-09-15

Total Pages: 74

ISBN-13: 0857006703

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Inside Asperger's Looking Out follows in the best-selling footsteps of Kathy Hoopmann's All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome and All Dogs Have ADHD. Through engaging text and full-color photographs, this book shows neurotypicals how Aspies see and experience the world. Each page brings to light traits that many Aspies have in common, from sensitive hearing and an aversion to bright lights and strong smells, to literal thinking and difficulty understanding social rules and reading body language and facial expressions. At the same time, the book highlights and celebrates the unique characteristics that make those with Asperger's Syndrome special. This is the perfect introduction to the world of Aspies, told from their own perspective, for the people in their lives: including family, friends, and classmates. Those with Asperger's Syndrome will also appreciate this book for the way it shares their own singular perspectives on life.