| Can I Tell You about Asperger Syndrome?: A Guide for Friends and Family Contributor(s): Telford, Jane (Illustrator), Welton, Jude (Author), Newson, Elizabeth (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1843102064 ISBN-13: 9781843102069 Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers OUR PRICE: $14.36 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2003 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Health & Daily Living - Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries - Juvenile Nonfiction | Disabilities & Special Needs |
| Dewey: 618.928 |
| LCCN: 2003027296 |
| Series: Can I Tell You About...? |
| Physical Information: 0.17" H x 6.26" W x 9.04" (0.26 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Mentally Challenged |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Meet Adam - a young boy with AS. Adam invites young readers to learn about AS from his perspective. He helps children understand the difficulties faced by a child with AS - he tells them what AS is, what it feels like to have AS and how they can help children with AS by understanding their differences and appreciating their many talents. This illustrated book is ideally suited for boys and girls between 7 and 15 years old and also serves as an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions. |
Contributor Bio(s): Telford, Jane: - Jane Telford is an artist and illustrator who has exhibited paintings and drawings widely in the UK and also internationally. Jane has illustrated several books published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers and lives in London.Welton, Jude: - Jude Welton originally trained as a child psychologist specialising in autism. She is a freelance writer and the author of several popular, child-friendly books published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Jude lives in Moray, Scotland.Newson, Elizabeth: - Elizabeth Newson was joint director of the Child Development Research Unit at Nottingham University with her husband John, until she was made Emeritus Professor on her retirement in 1994. She was awarded the OBE for services to children on the autistic spectrum in 1999. |