Bittersweet on the Autism Spectrum

ISBN 10: 1785922076 / ISBN 13: 9781785922077

Editore: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2017

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Riassunto:

In this rich and diverse collection, 28 writers describe what positive experiences they have had as an autistic person, and show how the most unexpected subject areas can be a source of the positive. They demonstrate that individuals can, and do, experience life in positive ways, sometimes in the face of adversity. Sharing both dark and joyful moments with unreserved honesty, their insights are moving, often hilarious, creative, and highly intelligent, and usually surprising. From hair-raising travelling experiences to parenting with verve, volunteering to teaching, running a marathon to taking on a PhD, they show that autism need not limit life. Introduced by Luke Beardon and Dean Worton, their stories challenge stereotypes surrounding autism, empower, and entertain.

Informazioni sull'autore: Luke Beardon, PhD is Senior Lecturer in Autism at The Autism Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, UK. Dean Worton has Asperger Syndrome, and runs a successful website that supports adults with AS in the UK. He hosts meetings for its members, and works as a technical officer in the public sector.

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Titolo: Bittersweet on the Autism Spectrum
Casa editrice: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Data di pubblicazione: 2017
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: Good
Condizione sovraccoperta: No Jacket