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Wendy Lawson

Dr Wendy Lawson, a psychologist, qualified counsellor and social worker has operated her own private practice for many years. Wendy was awarded fourth place as ‘Victorian Australian of the year' in 2008. Originally diagnosed as being intellectually disabled, then in her teens as being schizophrenic, and finally in 1994, Wendy was diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum. The mother of four children, Wendy has been married, separated and divorced, has experienced the death of one of her teenage sons, lost friends and status due to being openly gay, faced ill health and recently is coming to terms with the fact that she is aging! Wendy's youngest son is also on the autism spectrum.

External links

Wendy Lawson's website

JKP publications by Wendy Lawson

ASPoetry

ASPoetry

Illustrated poems from an Aspie Life

Wendy Lawson
Illustrated by Alice Blaes Calder

2006, Paperback: £11.99/ $18.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-418-6, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 128pp

Keywords: adults, Asperger syndrome, memoirs, poetry

Build Your Own Life

Build Your Own Life

A Self-Help Guide For Individuals With Asperger Syndrome

Wendy Lawson

2003, Paperback: £14.99/ $25.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-114-7, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 176pp

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, employment, high functioning autism, occupational therapy, psychology, sensory issues, social skills, speech and language therapy

Concepts of Normality

Concepts of Normality

The Autistic and Typical Spectrum

Wendy Lawson
Foreword by Lucy Clark

2008, Paperback: £14.99/ $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-604-3, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 160pp

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, disability, occupational therapy

Friendships

Friendships

The Aspie Way

Wendy Lawson
Foreword by Emma Wall

2006, Paperback: £12.99/ $20.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-427-8, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 176pp

Keywords: adults, Asperger syndrome

Life & Learning with Autistic Spectrum Diffability

Life & Learning with Autistic Spectrum Diffability

Wendy Lawson

2008, DVD: £50.00 + VAT = £60.00/ $99.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-956-3

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, creativity, educational training, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, special education, speech and language therapy

Life Behind Glass

Life Behind Glass

A Personal Account of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Wendy Lawson
Foreword by Patricia Howlin

2000, Paperback: £13.95/ $21.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-911-0, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 128pp

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, memoirs

Sex, Sexuality and the Autism Spectrum

Sex, Sexuality and the Autism Spectrum

Wendy Lawson
Foreword by Glenys Jones

2004, Paperback: £13.95/ $21.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-284-7, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 176pp

Keywords: adolescence, adults, Asperger syndrome, autism, counselling, relationships, sex education

The Passionate Mind

The Passionate Mind

How People with Autism Learn

Wendy Lawson
Foreword by Rita Jordan
Illustrated by Lisa Simone

2010, Paperback: £15.99/ $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-121-7, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp

Keywords: autism, psychology

Understanding and Working with the Spectrum of Autism

Understanding and Working with the Spectrum of Autism

An Insider's View

Wendy Lawson

2001, Paperback: £15.99/ $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-971-4, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, child psychiatry, child psychology, occupational therapy, psychiatry, psychology, sensory issues, social work, speech and language therapy

Sensory Perceptual Issues in Autism and Asperger Syndrome

Sensory Perceptual Issues in Autism and Asperger Syndrome

Different Sensory Experiences - Different Perceptual Worlds

Olga Bogdashina
Forewords by Wendy Lawson and Theo Peeters

2003, Paperback: £14.95/ $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-166-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp

Keywords: adolescence, adults, Asperger syndrome, children, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, psychology, sensory issues, sensory stimulation, special education