Asperkids
An Insider's Guide to Loving, Understanding and Teaching Children with Asperger Syndrome
Jennifer Cook O'Toole
Foreword by Liane Holliday Willey
Paperback: £13.99 / $19.95
2012, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 192pp
ISBN: 978-1-84905-902-2, BIC 2: VFX
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Preface: How Asperger's Saved My Life. 1. The Theory of My Mind: How Asperkids Think. 2. Special Interests: The Way In. 3. All Aspies Are from Missouri: Concrete Minds. 4. Detour – This Way: Getting around Learning Challenges. 5. Living the Practical Life. 6. Dear Santa, I'd Like a Friend for Christmas. 7. It Depends on Where You're Standing: Perspectives on Comfort Zones. 8. Conclusion: My Father's Legacy.
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11th Annual Tennessee Disability MegaConference: "Deep Roots, Broad Branches and Strong Wings"
May 30-31, 2013
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
with a keynote presentation by award-winning JKP author Jennifer Cook O'Toole
Jennifer Cook O'Toole is the author of Asperkids, The Asperkid's (Secret) Book of Social Rules, NEWLY released The Asperkid's Launch Pad and the forthcoming The Asperkid's Not-Your-Average-Coloring-Book all published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
44th annual Autism Society Association (ASA) National Conference and Exhibition
July 10-13, 2013
David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
with presentations by JKP authors:
Jennifer Cook O'Toole, presenting on 'Relentless Positivity (and a Little Bit of Coffee)'
Karla Helbert, presenting on 'Finding Your Own Way To Grieve: Supporting Those On The Spectrum In Grief and Loss'
Michael McManmon, presenting on 'I'm Ready For College But I Can't Find My Homework'
June Groden, presenting on 'The Importance Of Teaching Resilience'
Carol Gray, presenting on 'Social Stories: Breaking New Ground to Address Life's Most Challenging Topics'
Shana Nichols and Samara Pulver Tetenbaum, presenting on 'Using Cognitive Behavior Therapy To Address Emotional Well-Being In Youth With ASDs'
Don't forget to stop by the JKP booth, #110, to meet with our authors, browse a selection of our new and forthcoming titles and speak with a company representative!
By the same author
The Asperkid's (Secret) Book of Social Rules
The Handbook of Not-So-Obvious Social Guidelines for Tweens and Teens with Asperger Syndrome
Jennifer Cook O'Toole
Illustrated by Brian Bojanowski
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Keywords
- ADD,
- ADHD,
- anxiety,
- Asperger syndrome,
- autism,
- bullying,
- challenging behaviour,
- child development,
- child psychiatry,
- child psychology,
- children,
- communication,
- creativity,
- depression,
- education,
- educational psychology,
- emotions,
- families,
- gifted and talented,
- giftedness,
- high functioning autism,
- homeschooling,
- mental health,
- obsessive compulsive disorder,
- occupational therapy,
- parenting,
- play,
- sensory issues,
- social skills,
- special education,
- transitions
