Book Review of “Digital Kids” How to Balance Screen Time, and Why it Matters By Martin L. Kutscher, MD Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Digital Kids is a guide aimed at parents seeking control over their children’s technology and internet…
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Autism and Asperger Syndrome in Adults – Dream’s Perspective
Dream’s Thoughts on “Autism and Asperger Syndrome in Adults” by Dr. Luke Beardon Published by Sheldon Press When Linda asked me if I could share my perspective, I happily agreed to review Luke’s latest book. Full disclosure: When I…
Autism And Asperger Syndrome In Adults – Review
Once again, our thanks to Dr Luke Beardon for his incredibly insightful, moving and at times funny presentation at our Post-Diagnostic Support Group. He was kind enough to give Axia some copies of his new book ‘Autism and Asperger Syndrome…
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The Adolescent and Adult Neuro-diversity Handbook – Review
Book Review of “The Adolescent and Adult Neuro-diversity Handbook:” Asperger Syndrome, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Related Conditions by Sarah Hendrickx Jessica Kingsley Publishers I have recently been reviewing the book lists that we send out with our diagnostic reports…
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Is It Ok To Ask Questions About Autism – Review
Book Review of “IS IT OK TO ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT AUTISM?” By Abi Rawlins with Catherine Frizzell Foreword by: Michael Barton Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers (21 Mar. 2017) The foreword is by Michael Barton, who is the author and…
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I Dream in Autism by Richard Maguire – Review
Book Review of “I Dream in Autism:” Not everything in colour is black and white. by Richard Maguire Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (24 Mar. 2014) I had the privilege of chairing the Adult Stream at the National Autistic…
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Women And Girls With Autism Spectrum Disorder – Review
Book Review of “WOMEN AND GIRLS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER” Understanding Life Experiences from Early Childhood to Old Age by Sarah Hendrickx Jessica Kingsley Publishers I felt privileged to chair the session that Sarah Hendrickx did at the Nation…
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Bittersweet on the Autism Spectrum – Review
Book Review of “BITTERSWEET ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM” Edited by Luke Beardon, PhD and Dean Worton Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. I have just read the second of two books edited by Luke Beardon and Dean Worton which is…
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The Back to Front World of Azzie Artbuckle – Review
Book Review of “THE BACK TO FRONT WORLD OF AZZIE ARTBUCKLE” by Beth Montgomery Publisher: Your Stories Matter (30 Jan. 2017) This is another in the “Your Stories Matter” publications and begins with a very nice foreword “For all…
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Love, Partnership, or Singleton on the Autism Spectrum – Review
Book Review of “LOVE, PARTNERSHIP OR SINGLETON ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM” Edited by Luke Beardon, PhD and Dean Worton Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. There are forewords at the beginning of the book from Sarah Hendrickx, Dean Beadle and…
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Vera McLuckie and the Daydream – Review
Book Review of “VERA McLUCKIE AND THE DAYDREAM CLUB” by Jane Evans (Author), Ruth Mutch (Illustrator) Publisher: Your Stories Matter (30 Jan. 2017) This is another book in the ‘Your Stories Matter’ collection. ‘Your stories matter’ are independent educational…
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Emily’s Sister – Review
Book Review of “EMILY’S SISTER” A Family’s Journey with Dyspraxia and Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) by Michele Gianetti (Author) and Tanja Russita (Illustrator) Publishers: Explainer HQ Based upon a real life experience, written by a parent of a child…
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The Autistic Brain – Review
Book Review of “The Autistic Brain” – (Helping Different Kinds of Minds Succeed) By Dr. Temple Grandin & Richard Panek This book is a good combination of science and wisdom about living a good and productive life ‘on the…
In a Different Key – Review
Book Review of “In a Different Key” by John Donvan and Caren Zucker I really enjoyed this lengthy book which I would describe as complementary to ‘Neurotribes’ by Steve Silberman. It is very much a USA centred perspective…
Body Language by James Borg – Review
Book Review of “Body Language” How to Read Others, Detect Deceit, and Convey the Right Message by James Borg Published by Skyhorse Publishing To give some idea about the importance of body language in daily communication between neurotypicals…
Understanding and Evaluating Autism Theory – Review
Book Review of “Understanding and Evaluating Autism Theory” by Nick Chown Jessica Kingsley Publishers Nick Chown is an independent Autism Researcher and Trainer who was one of Luke Beardon’s PhD students. The book focuses on the main theories of…
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Pretending to be Normal – Review
Book Review of “Pretending to be Normal: Living with Asperger’s Syndrome” (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) Expanded Edition by Liane Holliday Willey, Foreword by Tony Attwood Jessica Kingsley Publishers Whilst I had hoped to borrow this book from the PDSG, I am…
The Nine Degrees of Autism – Review
Book Review of “The Nine Degrees of Autism” A Developmental Model for the Alignment and Reconciliation of Hidden Neurological Conditions Edited by Philip Wylie, Wenn Lawson, Luke Beardon Publisher – Routledge ISBN-10: 113888717X This is a collection of essays by…
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