Exploring themes of childhood, self-discovery, and adulthood, this illustrated collection features Wendy's poems and prose, including works from her teenage years. It delves into personal challenges such as divorce, bereavement, emigration, and the complexities of disclosing her homosexuality and living with Asperger's Syndrome, offering a heartfelt reflection on her experiences and growth.
Lawson lays out her theory of Single Attention and Associated Cognition in Autism. Whereas neurotypical people easily shift their attention from one interest to another, those on the autism spectrum tend to focus on a single theme. When this learning style is understood individuals on the autism spectrum can achieve their full potential.
To many of the people the processes by which those with autism make sense of the world around them may seem mysterious. In this book 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. schovat popis
Wendy Lawson has an autism spectrum disorder. She 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 a writer, sharing her understanding of autism with others to help 'build a bridge...from my world to theirs'. Life Behind Glass is part of that bridge. schovat popis
A Self-Help Guide for Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome
Navigating life as an adult on the autism spectrum can be daunting, and Lawson offers a humorous and insightful guide to this journey. She breaks down the complexities of social interactions, providing practical suggestions to help readers understand and relate to those around them. By sharing her experiences and perspectives, she illuminates the challenges and nuances of living in a world that often feels alien, making it a valuable resource for individuals seeking connection and understanding.
Lawson outlines the theory behind the thinking and beliefs of Western society that have led to the building of a culture that fails to be inclusive. She describes what a wider concept of 'normal' means and how to access it, whether it's in social interaction, friendships, feelings, thoughts and desires or various other aspects of 'normality'
Written by an 'insider', an openly gay autistic adult, Wendy draws upon her own experience to examine the implications of being autistic on relationships, sex and sexuality. Discussing subjects such as basic sex education and autism, she then explores interpersonal relationships, same sex attraction, bisexuality and transgender issues.
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. Her ideas are accompanied by practical examples, poetry and stories.
Podtitul: osobní výpověď ženy s Aspergerovým syndromem Osobní výpověď ženy s Aspergerovým syndromem. Kniha je určena speciálním pedagogům, psychologům, rodičům a přátelům lidí s Aspergerovým syndromem i s dalšími poruchami autistického spektra. Autorka knihy přináší nevšední pohled do svého světa, který je ovlivňován Aspergerovým syndromem. Představuje běžné každodenní životní situace a vysvětluje, jak je takový člověk vnímá a jak na ně reaguje. Snaží se, aby lidé, kteří s autisty přicházejí do styku pochopili, jak se dá předejít problémovým situacím v soužití s člověkem, který má Aspergerův syndrom, jak s ním správně jednat a jak se vcítit do jeho pocitů.
