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This collection of narratives from autistic adults is structured
around their decades of experience of life, covering 20s, 30s, 40s,
50s, 60 and 70s+. These are varied and diverse, spanning different
continents, genders, sexualities and ethnicities, yet the author
highlights the common themes that unite them and skilfully draws
out these threads. Each chapter is based on accounts from one age
group and includes accounts from people of that age, giving an
insight into the history of autism and signifying how gaining a
diagnosis (or not) has changed people's lives over time. The book
is about ageing with an autistic mind, and helping the reader find
connections between neurotypical and neurodiverse people by
acknowledging the challenges we all face in our past, present and
futures.
In the spirit of The Blind Side and Friday Night Lights comes a
tender and profoundly moving memoir about an ESPN producer's
unexpected relationship with two disabled wrestlers from inner city
Cleveland, and how these bonds-blossoming, ultimately, into a most
unorthodox family-would transform their lives. When award-winning
ESPN producer Lisa Fenn returned to her hometown for a story about
two wrestlers at one of Cleveland's toughest public high schools,
she had no idea that the trip would change her life. Both young men
were disadvantaged students with significant physical disabilities.
Dartanyon Crockett was legally blind as a result of Leber's
disease; Leroy Sutton lost both his legs at eleven, when he was run
over by a train. Brought together by wrestling, they had developed
a brother-like bond as they worked to overcome their disabilities.
After forming a profound connection with Dartanyon and Leroy, Fenn
realized she couldn't just walk away when filming ended; these boys
had had to overcome the odds too many times. Instead, Fenn
dedicated herself to ensuring their success long after the
reporting was finished and the story aired-and an unlikely family
of three was formed. The years ahead would be fraught with complex
challenges, but Fenn stayed with the boys every step of the
way-teaching them essential life skills, helping them heal old
wounds and traumatic pasts, and providing the first steady and
consistent support system they'd ever had. This powerful memoir is
one of love, hope, faith, and strength-a story about an unusual
family and the courage to carry on, even in the most extraordinary
circumstances.
This practical resource is brimming with exciting ideas and
guidance for motivating children with autism and other
communication difficulties. The clear, user-friendly format enables
quick access to over 300 practical, fun-filled games and activities
for developing your child's communication skills. The book suggests
creative ways to use everyday toys and objects. For example, if
your child likes to pop bubbles, perhaps he would also enjoy
counting bubbles, catching bubbles on a wand, stomping them with
his feet or even playing bubble volleyball The innovative ideas in
this book have been developed over 40 years of clinical and
educational experience, and are designed to be fun for both the
adult and the child. All resources mentioned in this book are
readily available and can be used to advance communication skills
at all levels, from reaching out for an item, to extending verbal
communication. Motivate to Communicate is perfect for supporting
parents, care-givers and professionals in motivating and developing
the communication skills of children on the autism spectrum.
Positive, practical and realistic, this book offers a wealth of
information on women, dating and relationships for men with
Asperger Syndrome (AS). Many AS men are totally confused and
bewildered by women and relationships and find it hard to know what
to do, what to say and how to get it right. For these men,
understanding the emotional side to relationships and women's needs
can be a complete mystery and they often get it disastrously wrong.
This practical handbook provides the answers to Asperger men's most
frequently asked questions about women, dating and relationships,
helping them to understand the way relationships work and
increasing their confidence and ability to have successful
relationships. This comprehensive handbook is essential reading for
men with Asperger Syndrome (and their partners). It will also be of
immeasurable use to counsellors and other professionals working
with such individuals.
Bringing together a collection of narratives from those who are on
the autism spectrum whilst also identifying as lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and/or asexual (LGBTQIA),
this book explores the intersection of the two spectrums as well as
the diverse experiences that come with it. By providing knowledge
and advice based on in-depth research and personal accounts, the
narratives will be immensely valuable to teenagers, adults,
partners and families. The authors round these stories with a
discussion of themes across narratives, and implications for the
issues discussed. In the final chapter, the authors reflect on
commonly asked questions from a clinical perspective, bringing in
relevant research, as well as sharing best-practice tips and
considerations that may be helpful for LGBTQIA and ASD teenagers
and adults. These may also be used by family members and clinicians
when counselling teenagers and adults on the dual spectrum. With
each chapter structured around LGBTQIA and autism spectrum
identities, Gender Identity, Sexuality and Autism highlights the
fluidity of gender identity, sexual orientation and neurodiversity
and provides a space for people to share their individual
experiences.
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