Fiction & Memoirs
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Adam's Alternative Sports Day
An Asperger Story
9 year old Adam dreads Sports Day, so he is delighted when Mr Williams announces that this year there will be an Alternative Sports Day with some very different challenges. There will be quizzes, riddles, and a treasure hunt - all the things that Adam enjoys. This book offers insights into how a child with AS copes with the challenges of school. more »
2004, Paperback: £12.99/ $20.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-300-4, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 112pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, fiction, inclusive classroom, memoirs, special education
Anne Droyd and Century Lodge
This Asperger adventure explores the human condition and the need to integrate into a society that demands conformity. Readers will be captivated by the heroic characters and the colourful plot, and engaged by Hadcroft's imaginative presentation of real-life issues such as smoking, bullying and peer acceptance. more »
2004, Paperback: £9.95/ $16.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-282-3, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 280pp
Keywords: adolescence, Asperger syndrome, autism, children, fiction, inclusive classroom, special education
Asparagus Dreams
Expelled from mainstream education and vaguely aware she has something called 'Asparagus' Syndrome, 12-year-old Jessica is sent away to a residential school for young people with autism. Recalling her school years with humour and insight, Jessica's account will open the eyes of readers to the difficulties, and the rewards, of this condition. more »
2003, Paperback: £18.99/ $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-164-2, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp
Keywords: adolescence, Asperger syndrome, autism, challenging behaviour, inclusive classroom, memoirs, social skills, special education
Baj and the Word Launcher
Space Age Asperger Adventures in Communication
In many ways Baj is like any other kid, but he has trouble keeping eye contact, waiting his turn in conversation and understanding instructions. Will Baj ever get good at working out how other people feel and why? This entertaining adventure story will capture children's imaginations while exploring the complexities of the social world. more »
2006, Paperback: £12.99/ $19.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-830-6, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 112pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, fiction, inclusive classroom, special education, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy
Buster and the Amazing Daisy
Daisy White was not crazy. Clumsy maybe, but definitely not crazy. In this adventure story, Daisy, who has autism, defeats her bullies with the help of Buster, a very special rabbit. All is going well until a terrible fate threatens Daisy's new friend Cody. Will Daisy be able to gather her courage and special talents to save him? more »
2002, Paperback: £10.99/ $17.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-721-7, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 128pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, fiction, inclusive classroom, parenting, special education
Different Croaks for Different Folks
All About Children with Special Learning Needs
This illustrated book explores the difficulties faced by 'frogs with a different croak'. Aimed at children with autism and related spectrum conditions, Teacher Toad's lessons give practical advice on issues covering everything from hard-to-break habits to physical coordination difficulties. more »
2005, Hardback: £12.99/ $19.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-392-9, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 96pp
Keywords: ADHD, Asperger syndrome, autism, child protection, child psychology, children, educational psychology, fiction, inclusive classroom, intellectual disabilities, social skills, special education, speech and language pathology
Wishing On the Midnight Star
My Asperger Brother
Wishing on the Midnight Star presents the sibling's view of the joys and frustrations of having a younger brother with Asperger Syndrome, with insights into the daily adventures of an AS family, and the positive coping, and loving strategies they have evolved. It is an engaging and amusing teen love story that will appeal to older and younger kids. more »
2003, Paperback: £12.99/ $22.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-757-6, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 144pp
Keywords: adolescence, Asperger syndrome, autism, children, families, fiction, inclusive classroom, special education
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