Freaks, geeks and Asperger syndrome : a user guide to adolescence / Luke Jackson ; foreword by Tony Attwood.
- Jackson, Luke, 1988-
- Date:
- 2002
- Books
About this work
Description
"Have you ever been called a freak or a geek? Have you ever felt like one? Over the years Luke has learned to laugh about the name-calling but there are other aspects of life which are more difficult. Adolescence and the teenage years are a minefield of emotions, transitions and decisions, and when a child has AS, the result is often explosive. Luke’s book gives guidance on bullying, friendships, when and how to tell others about AS, problems at school, dating and relationships, and morality."-- Provided by publisher.
Publication/Creation
London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2002.
Physical description
215 pages : black and white illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliographic information
Includes bibliographical references (pages 196-197) and index.
Funding information
This book is included in the Reading Well Books on Prescription list for young people's mental health. Reading Well is delivered by The Reading Agency in partnership with Libraries Connected as part of the Libraries Connected Universal Health Offer. It was previously funded by Arts Council England and Wellcome. As of 2022, it is currently funded by Arts Council England, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport and the Welsh Government.
Awards note
Winner TES/NASEN special educational needs children's book award, 2003.
Notes
Copy 1. Donor: The Reading Agency.
Contents
Foreword / Tony Attwood -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction : me and my family -- Asperger syndrome and the autistic spectrum -- To tell or not to tell? -- Fascinations and fixations -- Sense and sense abilities -- A different physiology -- A Word about sleep -- Language and Learning -- The problem with school... -- Bullying -- Taekwondo -- Friendships and socializing -- The dating game -- Morals and principles : representation and reality -- One final and positive note -- Idioms : an Explanation -- Further reading -- Useful addresses and websites -- Index.
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed storesM30327
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Identifiers
ISBN
- 1843100983
- 9781843100980