| Bittersweet on the Autism Spectrum Contributor(s): Beardon, Luke (Editor), Worton, Dean (Editor), Heaver, Becky (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 1785922076 ISBN-13: 9781785922077 Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers OUR PRICE: $18.86 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychopathology - Autism Spectrum Disorders - Psychology | Reference |
| Dewey: 616.858 |
| LCCN: 2016032926 |
| Series: Insider Intelligence |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.5" W x 8.4" (0.70 lbs) 272 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this rich and diverse collection, 28 writers describe what positive experiences they have had as an autistic person, and show how the most unexpected subject areas can be a source of the positive. They demonstrate that individuals can, and do, experience life in positive ways, sometimes in the face of adversity. Sharing both dark and joyful moments with unreserved honesty, their insights are moving, often hilarious, creative, and highly intelligent, and usually surprising. From hair-raising travelling experiences to parenting with verve, volunteering to teaching, running a marathon to taking on a PhD, they show that autism need not limit life. Introduced by Luke Beardon and Dean Worton, their stories challenge stereotypes surrounding autism, empower, and entertain. |
Contributor Bio(s): Worton, Dean: - Dean Worton has Asperger Syndrome, and runs a successful website that supports adults with AS in the UK. He hosts meetings for its members, and works as a technical officer in the public sector.Barton, Michael: - Michael Barton is a final year student studying Physics at the University of Surrey, UK. He gives talks to a wide range of audiences about his experiences of being at the high functioning end of the autistic spectrum, emphasising the positive aspects and relating these to the traits that scientists exhibit. Michael is an accomplished musician, playing jazz piano, bass guitar, French horn, drums and percussion (including spoons) with a variety of bands. Michael is also the President of the University Judo club and is a keen rock climber. For more information see www.michaelbarton.org.uk. He lives in Guildford, UK. |