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A qualified counselor, social worker and psychologist, Wendy Lawson
is well-known and respected for her writing and workshops based on
her own experiences as a person with autism. Wendy prefers the term
'diffability' to disorder, and her research seeks to explore what
being differently labeled means in a world of neuro-diversity. Her
strong personality and sense of humor make Wendy's talks and
workshops hugely popular in both northern and southern hemispheres.
This two-disc DVD comprises Wendy's full 3-hour presentation,
during which she explains the workings of the autistic mind from
her own insightful and often jocular perspective. This fascinating
workshop will be of great benefit to parents and professionals, as
well as providing an inspirational resource for people on the
spectrum themselves.
In entirely accessible terms, Wendy Lawson lays out her
groundbreaking theory of Single Attention and Associated Cognition
in Autism (SAACA), an approach that explains autism in terms of the
unique learning style of individuals on the autism spectrum. She
shows that whereas neurotypical people can easily shift their
attention from one interest to another, those on the autism
spectrum tend to focus on a single theme at any one time. This
leads to a deep, intense attention. Wendy describes practical
outcomes for individuals, families, educators and employers. She
shows that when this unique learning style is understood, valued
and accommodated, individuals on the autism spectrum can be
empowered to achieve their fullest potential. This is an essential
read for anyone with a personal or professional interest in autism,
including individuals on the spectrum and their families,
educators, clinical practitioners, researchers, occupational
therapists, and other professionals.
Written by an 'insider', an openly gay autistic adult, Wendy Lawson
writes frankly and honestly about autism, sex and sexuality. In her
new book, she draws upon her own experience to examine the
implications of being autistic on relationships, sex and sexuality.
Having discussed subjects such as basic sex education and autism,
the author goes further to explore the wider issues of
interpersonal relationships, same sex attraction, bisexuality and
transgender issues. She also examines the unspoken rules that exist
between people in relationships and explains why these rules can be
difficult and confusing for people with autism. This book will give
courage and information to adults with autism or Asperger Syndrome
and provide essential insights to those living and working with
them.
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 broad range of the chapters, which draw on
anecdotal, professional and research-based evidence, make this book
a comprehensive and highly original consideration of the
implications of an AS diagnosis. The ever-difficult question of who
to tell and when once a diagnosis has been confirmed is discussed
in great depth. Liane Holliday Willey and Stephen Shore examine the
dynamics of disclosure, its risks and the possible effect on
self-confidence. Jacqui Jackson looks at how a diagnosis impacts
upon family life. Tony Attwood provides a clinician's view of
diagnosing adults, and Lynne Moxon, Wendy Lawson, Dora Georgiou and
Jane Meyerding discuss adult issues surrounding disclosure,
including how to deal with relationships and sexuality, and
disclosure in the workplace, as well as social and disability
issues. A unique and fascinating insight into the important issue
of diagnosis disclosure, this book is an essential guide for people
with AS, parents, teachers, professionals and all those who have
ever felt confused about revealing a personal issue.
Wendy Lawson has an autism spectrum disorder. Considered to be
intellectually disabled and "almost incapable of doing as she is
told" at school, she was later misdiagnosed as schizophrenic - a
label that stuck with her for more than 25 years.;Her sense of self
was then non-existent, but Wendy is now a mother of four with two
university degrees; she is a social worker and adult educator, and
operates her own business. She is also a poet and writer, sharing
her understanding of autism with others to help "build a bridge
...from my world to theirs". This book is part of that bridge.
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Autism (Paperback)
Wendy Lawson
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R2,126
Discovery Miles 21 260
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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To many of the people who live or work with an individual with an
autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the processes by which those with
autism make sense of the world around them may seem mysterious. In
Understanding and Working with the Spectrum of Autism Wendy Lawson
demonstrates these processes using comparisons from the non-ASD
world to help professionals, families and carers to relate to and
communicate with people with ASD better. Exercises at the back of
the book encourage the reader to reflect on what has been
discussed. The second part of the book contains chapters presenting
a range of interventions and strategies for particular situations.
Wendy illustrates her text with examples from her own life and from
the lives of those she has met or worked with to clarify her
points. She analyses ASD characteristics and examines interventions
for dealing with social skills, anger management and self-esteem.
Stress, its effects on the families of children with autism, and
how best it can be alleviated, is also explored. Wendy writes in
the light of her personal experience of an autism spectrum disorder
as well as that of the available literature to create a book that
is both readable and wide-ranging, furthering understanding of the
links and differences between neurotypical individuals and those
with ASD. Her book is an essential introduction to ASD for social
workers, nurses, health professionals and those working in related
fields.
This book is essential reading to understand the social abilities
of adults with Asperger's syndrome. The contributors each have
different personalities and experiences, but together they provide
a range of strategies to encourage people with Asperger's syndrome
to achieve the social relationships they desire.' - Professor Tony
Attwood Social interaction among neurotypical people is complex and
in many ways illogical. To the person with Asperger Syndrome (AS)
it is also woefully unintuitive. In this book, adults with AS
discuss social relationships, offer advice and support for others
with AS and provide necessary insights into AS perspectives for
those working and interacting with them. The contributors evaluate
a range of social contexts and relationship aspects, including: *
online relationships - a worldwide social network based on
non-verbal communication, * the unwritten rules of neurotypical
socialising, * the need for mutual understanding between those with
AS and neurotypicals, * the effects of struggling socially on one's
self-esteem and frame of mind, and * the opportunities provided by
social skills workshops or interest groups. This is essential
reading for adults with AS, their family and friends, as well as
service providers and other professionals providing support for
people with AS in adult life.
People with Asperger's Syndrome have difficulty with interpersonal
relationships, yet are well known to be loyal and dependable
friends. Wendy Lawson felt she had a knack for upsetting people and
was surprised to be told that she ?did friendship rather well?. In
her frank and thoughtful analysis of what makes and breaks
friendships, she explores what it means to have friends or be a
friend ? even a friend to oneself; what happens when times are
tough and friends are scarce; whether one can be a ?good friend?
without effort; and what other kinds of friendships there are,
whether imaginary, animal or inanimate. These ideas are accompanied
by practical examples, poetry and stories. Insightful and relevant
to people both on and off the autism spectrum, Friendships: The
Aspie Way is a fresh approach to a universal issue in human
relationships.
As someone with Asperger Syndrome, Wendy Lawson knows all about the
social difficulties that accompany the condition. In this book, she
guides others on the autism spectrum through the confusing map of
life, tackling the building bricks of social existence one by one
with humour, insight and practical suggestions. Exploring what it
is like to be an adult in an alien world, she looks at the concepts
of 'self' and 'other' and talks about the people in our lives - how
to relate to them, how we can use their support and how we can
protect ourselves in the process. Using poetry and illustrations,
she goes on to explain the difficult notion of `putting on a face',
looks at how to assess personal skills in order to develop them
into a suitable career and how to deal with unwelcome changes in
life. This book is essential reading for all those on the
higher-functioning end of the autism spectrum, helping them to get
the best out of a world that is often confusing and aiding those
close to them to understand their perspective.
Wendy Lawson's well-known poetry reflects the many aspects of a
life lived with Asperger's Syndrome. In this illustrated collection
of poems and short prose pieces, including some from her childhood
and teenage years, Wendy engages with her past and present, writing
frankly about childhood, self-discovery, adulthood and friendship.
Her poetry also conveys the day-to-day challenges presented by
divorce, bereavement, emigration, disclosing homosexuality and
Asperger's Syndrome. Both reflective and life affirming, these
poems offer evocative glimpses of the Asperger experience and will
enrich readers' understanding of autism spectrum disorders.
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