| Understanding and Working with the Spectrum of Autism: An Insider's View Contributor(s): Lawson, Wendy (Author) |
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ISBN: 1853029718 ISBN-13: 9781853029714 Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers OUR PRICE: $31.30 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2001 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior - Social Science | Social Work - Psychology | Psychopathology - Autism Spectrum Disorders |
| Dewey: 616.858 |
| LCCN: 2001023559 |
| Physical Information: 0.52" H x 6.42" W x 9.14" (0.76 lbs) 224 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Contributor Bio(s): Lawson, Wendy: - Dr Wendy Lawson, a psychologist, qualified counsellor and social worker has operated her own private practice for many years. Wendy was awarded fourth place as â ~Victorian Australian of the year' in 2008. Originally diagnosed as being intellectually disabled, then in her teens as being schizophrenic, and finally in 1994, Wendy was diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum. The mother of four children, Wendy has been married, separated and divorced, has experienced the death of one of her teenage sons, lost friends and status due to being openly gay, faced ill health and recently is coming to terms with the fact that she is aging! Wendy's youngest son is also on the autism spectrum. |