The Asperkid's Not-Your-Average-Coloring-Book

The Asperkid's Not-Your-Average-Coloring-Book

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  • Author: Jennifer Cook O'Toole
  • Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub
  • ISBN: 9781849059589
  • Category : Juvenile Fiction
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 64

Gathering the artistic talents of children with Asperger syndrome and artists from around the world, as well as her own artwork, Jennifer O'Toole has created a one-of-a-kind coloring book. Full of Aspie special interests - mythology, science, math, and more - this cool coloring book is educational, fun, and above all a celebration of difference!


Asperkids

Asperkids

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  • Author: Jennifer Cook O'Toole
  • Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • ISBN: 1849059020
  • Category : Psychology
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 196

Offers ways to engage with children with Asperger syndrome like concentrating on their need for concrete forms of communication.


The Asperkid's Launch Pad

The Asperkid's Launch Pad

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  • Author: Jennifer Cook
  • Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • ISBN: 0857007270
  • Category : Psychology
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 172

For Asperkids, home is both their protected lair and their launch pad into success in a neurotypical world. Jennifer O'Toole provides parents with all the help they need in planning their home environment to encourage their Asperkid superheroes to soar. The Asperkid's Launch Pad is a visually-led guide to preparing a home environment that supports the development of children with Asperger syndrome. From a bedroom light switch that the child can easily reach, to a tucked-away safe place that he or she can retreat to when feeling overwhelmed or anxious, small changes in the home can boost the child's self-confidence, independence, comfort and life skills. Award-winning author Jennifer O'Toole gives readers a walk-through tour of the home, showing, room by room, how physical surroundings affect Asperkids and highlighting the learning opportunities in every space and object. Beautifully presented with color photographs throughout, this functional and fun book will win a place in the homes and hearts of all parents of children with Asperger syndrome.


The Asperkid's (Secret) Book of Social Rules

The Asperkid's (Secret) Book of Social Rules

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  • Author: Jennifer Cook
  • Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • ISBN: 0857006851
  • Category : Psychology
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 282

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.


Autism in Heels

Autism in Heels

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  • Author: Jennifer Cook O'Toole
  • Publisher: Simon and Schuster
  • ISBN: 1510732853
  • Category : Psychology
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 328

The face of autism is changing. And more often than we realize, that face is wearing lipstick. Autism in Heels, an intimate memoir, reveals the woman inside one of autism’s most prominent figures, Jennifer O'Toole. At the age of thirty-five, Jennifer was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, and for the first time in her life, things made sense. Now, Jennifer exposes the constant struggle between carefully crafted persona and authentic existence, editing the autism script with wit, candor, passion, and power. Her journey is one of reverse-self-discovery not only as an Aspie but--more importantly--as a thoroughly modern woman. Beyond being a memoir, Autism in Heels is a love letter to all women. It’s a conversation starter. A game changer. And a firsthand account of what it is to walk in Jennifer's shoes (especially those iconic red stilettos). Whether it's bad perms or body image, sexuality or self-esteem, Jennifer's is as much a human journey as one on the spectrum. Because autism "looks a bit different in pink," most girls and women who fit the profile are not identified, facing years of avoidable anxiety, eating disorders, volatile relationships, self-harm, and stunted independence. Jennifer has been there, too. Autism in Heels takes that message to the mainstream. From her own struggles and self-discovery, she has built an empire of empowerment, inspiring women the world over to realize they aren't mistakes. They are misunderstood miracles.


Been There. Done That. Try This!

Been There. Done That. Try This!

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  • Author: Craig Evans
  • Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • ISBN: 0857008714
  • Category : Family & Relationships
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 354

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.


Sisterhood of the Spectrum

Sisterhood of the Spectrum

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  • Author: Jennifer Cook
  • Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • ISBN: 1784500569
  • Category : Psychology
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 242

Spectrum gals, ever wished you had a handbook to help navigate the confusing world of teenage girlhood? Look no further! Aspie-in-the-know, Jennifer Cook O'Toole provides just that with her inspirational guide to life for teenage girls with Asperger syndrome. Drawing on her own, real-life experiences rather than preaching from textbooks, she covers everything you need (and want!) to know, from body shapes and love interests to bullying, friendships and how to discover and celebrate your unique, beautiful self. With illustrations by an Aspie teen and inspirational quotes from well-known, female Aspie voices, including Temple Grandin, Rudy Simone, Robyn Steward, and Haley Moss, Sisterhood of the Spectrum is your perfect companion on the "yellow brick road" to womanhood. It will leave you empowered, informed and excited to be different.


Please Don’t Hug Me

Please Don’t Hug Me

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  • Author: Kay Kerr
  • Publisher: Text Publishing
  • ISBN: 1925774821
  • Category : Young Adult Fiction
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 289

A powerful and funny Own Voices story from a debut Australian writer, for fans of Simone Howell’s Girl, Defective and Rainbow Rowell’s Fangirl.


The Asperkid's Game Plan

The Asperkid's Game Plan

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  • Author: Jennifer Cook
  • Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • ISBN: 0857007793
  • Category : Family & Relationships
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 250

The Asperkid's Game Plan looks from the inside at the learning style of children with Asperger syndrome and explains how to introduce structured play that engages Asperkids and explicitly addresses ASD weaknesses while reinforcing ASD strengths. Showing how just about anything can be turned into an opportunity for learning and growth, the book is full of go-to ideas for making simple play equipment in the home or classroom and using it to develop core skills that Asperkids struggle with, from fine motor and social skills, to planning and organization. Whether it's origami math, fried marbles, or a bug's eye view scavenger hunt, every game, project, and idea in the book is explained with clear directions and learning objectives and illustrated with color photographs. Jennifer O'Toole's enthusiastic approach and fun lessons, based on Montessori principles, will inspire and motivate parents, educators, and therapists to make purposeful play a part of every Asperkid's day.


Living Through the Haze

Living Through the Haze

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  • Author: Paul Isaacs
  • Publisher: Chipmunka Publishing
  • ISBN: 9781849917988
  • Category : Biography & Autobiography
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 114

Paul Isaacs has High Functioning Autism. In this book he talks about his life and the misunderstandings in his younger years by people around him such as neighbours, teachers and family members. The hardships of being in education while undiagnosed and the difficulties in the work place and being misdiagnosed by Mental Health Professionals. Despite all this he has come through these hard times with the help, love and support from his family and friends. Which he believes is the important backbones of where he is today. He also believes in Autistic specific support for everyone on the spectrum.