{"title":"Wenn Lawson","description":"Dr Wenn B. Lawson PhD, CPsychol is a lecturer and author. Since being diagnosed with autism in 1994, Wenn is passionately committed to campaigning for the rights of people on the autism spectrum. In 2008 Wenn was awarded fourth place in the 'Victorian Australian of the Year' awards.","products":[{"product_id":"aspoetry","title":"ASPoetry","description":"Wendy Lawson's well-known poetry reflects the many aspects of a life lived with Asperger's Syndrome. In this illustrated collection of poems and short prose pieces, including some from her childhood and teenage years, Wendy engages with her past and present, writing frankly about childhood, self-discovery, adulthood and friendship. Her poetry also conveys the day-to-day challenges presented by divorce, bereavement, emigration, disclosing homosexuality and Asperger's Syndrome.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth reflective and life affirming, these poems offer evocative glimpses of the Asperger experience and will enrich readers' understanding of autism spectrum disorders.","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Trade Paperback","offer_id":36607415124133,"sku":"9781843104186","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/6595\/2677\/products\/9781843104186-original.jpg?v=1770363338"},{"product_id":"build-your-own-life","title":"Build Your Own Life","description":"As someone with Asperger Syndrome, Wendy Lawson knows all about the social difficulties that accompany the condition. In this book, she guides others on the autism spectrum through the confusing map of life, tackling the building bricks of social existence one by one with humour, insight and practical suggestions. Exploring what it is like to be an adult in an alien world, she looks at the concepts of 'self' and 'other' and talks about the people in our lives - how to relate to them, how we can use their support and how we can protect ourselves in the process. Using poetry and illustrations, she goes on to explain the difficult notion of `putting on a face', looks at how to assess personal skills in order to develop them into a suitable career and how to deal with unwelcome changes in life. This book is essential reading for all those on the higher-functioning end of the autism spectrum, helping them to get the best out of a world that is often confusing and aiding those close to them to understand their perspective.","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Trade Paperback","offer_id":36607418761381,"sku":"9781843101147","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/6595\/2677\/products\/9781843101147-original.jpg?v=1770793097"},{"product_id":"friendships","title":"Friendships","description":"People with Asperger's Syndrome have difficulty with interpersonal relationships, yet are well known to be loyal and dependable friends. Wendy Lawson felt she had a knack for upsetting people and was surprised to be told that she 'did friendship rather well'. In her frank and thoughtful analysis of what makes and breaks friendships, she explores what it means to have friends or be a friend - even a friend to oneself; what happens when times are tough and friends are scarce; whether one can be a 'good friend' without effort; and what other kinds of friendships there are, whether imaginary, animal or inanimate. These ideas are accompanied by practical examples, poetry and stories.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInsightful and relevant to people both on and off the autism spectrum, Friendships: The Aspie Way is a fresh approach to a universal issue in human relationships.","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Trade Paperback","offer_id":36607420104869,"sku":"9781843104278","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/6595\/2677\/products\/9781843104278-original.jpg?v=1770793104"},{"product_id":"life-behind-glass","title":"Life Behind Glass","description":"Wendy Lawson has an autism spectrum disorder. Considered to be intellectually disabled and 'almost incapable of doing as she is told' at school, she was later misdiagnosed as schizophrenic - a label that stuck with her for more than 25 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHer sense of self was then non-existent, but Wendy is now a mother of four with two university degrees; she is a social worker and adult educator, and operates her own business. She is also a poet and a writer, sharing her understanding of autism with others to help 'build a bridge from my world to theirs'. Life Behind Glass is part of that bridge.","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Trade Paperback","offer_id":36607423283365,"sku":"9781853029110","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/6595\/2677\/products\/9781853029110-original.jpg?v=1769843818"},{"product_id":"sex-sexuality-and-the-autism-spectrum","title":"Sex, Sexuality and the Autism Spectrum","description":"Written by an 'insider', an openly gay autistic adult, Wendy Lawson writes frankly and honestly about autism, sex and sexuality. In her new book, she draws upon her own experience to examine the implications of being autistic on relationships, sex and sexuality. Having discussed subjects such as basic sex education and autism, the author goes further to explore the wider issues of interpersonal relationships, same sex attraction, bisexuality and transgender issues. She also examines the unspoken rules that exist between people in relationships and explains why these rules can be difficult and confusing for people with autism. This book will give courage and information to adults with autism or Asperger Syndrome and provide essential insights to those living and working with them.","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Trade Paperback","offer_id":36607424921765,"sku":"9781843102847","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/6595\/2677\/products\/9781843102847-original.jpg?v=1770363349"},{"product_id":"understanding-and-working-with-the-spectrum-of-autism","title":"Understanding and Working with the Spectrum of Autism","description":"To many of the people who live or work with an individual with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the processes by which those with autism make sense of the world around them may seem mysterious. In Understanding and Working with the Spectrum of Autism Wendy Lawson demonstrates these processes using comparisons from the non-ASD world to help professionals, families and carers to relate to and communicate with people with ASD better. Exercises at the back of the book encourage the reader to reflect on what has been discussed. The second part of the book contains chapters presenting a range of interventions and strategies for particular situations. Wendy illustrates her text with examples from her own life and from the lives of those she has met or worked with to clarify her points. She analyses ASD characteristics and examines interventions for dealing with social skills, anger management and self-esteem. Stress, its effects on the families of children with autism, and how best it can be alleviated, is also explored.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWendy writes in the light of her personal experience of an autism spectrum disorder as well as that of the available literature to create a book that is both readable and wide-ranging, furthering understanding of the links and differences between neurotypical individuals and those with ASD. Her book is an essential introduction to ASD for social workers, nurses, health professionals and those working in related fields.","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Trade Paperback","offer_id":36607425970341,"sku":"9781853029714","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/6595\/2677\/products\/9781853029714-original.jpg?v=1769670272"},{"product_id":"the-passionate-mind","title":"The Passionate Mind","description":"In entirely accessible terms, Wendy Lawson lays out her groundbreaking theory of Single Attention and Associated Cognition in Autism (SAACA), an approach that explains autism in terms of the unique learning style of individuals on the autism spectrum. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe shows that whereas neurotypical people can easily shift their attention from one interest to another, those on the autism spectrum tend to focus on a single theme at any one time. This leads to a deep, intense attention. Wendy describes practical outcomes for individuals, families, educators and employers. She shows that when this unique learning style is understood, valued and accommodated, individuals on the autism spectrum can be empowered to achieve their fullest potential.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an essential read for anyone with a personal or professional interest in autism, including individuals on the spectrum and their families, educators, clinical practitioners, researchers, occupational therapists, and other professionals.","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Trade Paperback","offer_id":36608995983525,"sku":"9781849051217","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/6595\/2677\/products\/9781849051217-original.jpg?v=1770365899"},{"product_id":"life-learning-with-autistic-spectrum-diffability","title":"Life \u0026 Learning with Autistic Spectrum Diffability","description":"A qualified counsellor, social worker and psychologist, Wendy Lawson is well-known and respected for her writing and workshops based on her own experiences as a person with autism. Wendy prefers the term 'diffability' to disorder, and her research seeks to explore what being differently abled means in a world of neuro-diversity. Her strong personality and sense of humour make Wendy's talks and workshops hugely popular in both northern and southern hemispheres. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis DVD comprises Wendy's full 2.5-hour presentation, during which she explains the workings of the autistic mind from her own insightful and often jocular perspective. This fascinating workshop will be of great benefit to parents and professionals, as well as providing an inspirational resource for people on the spectrum themselves.","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"DVD Video","offer_id":36610199781541,"sku":"9781843109563","price":63.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/6595\/2677\/products\/9781843109563-original.jpg?v=1770370487"}],"url":"https:\/\/uk.jkp.com\/collections\/author-wenn-lawson-1.oembed","provider":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers - UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}