This girl is just amazing. What an advocate. You can listen to a little of her story here. http://www.ted.com/talks/rosie_king_how_autism_freed_me_to_be_myself
Tag: self-advocacy
Your Life is Not a Label: A Guide to Living Fully with Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome
Your Life is Not a Label: A Guide to Living Fully with Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome by Jerry Newport. (XAD Newpo 2001) Newport, an adult with Asperger’s Syndrome, has an enthusiasm for life. He encourages teens and other adults on the spectrum to really love themselves, live life to the fullest, and not be afraid […]
The “What’s happening to My Body” Book for Boys
The “What’s happening to My Body” Book for Boys, Revised Third Edition (What’s Happening to My Body?) by Lynda Madaras. (XAT Madar 2007 boy) This book features detailed coverage, in age-appropriate language, of the body’s changing size and shape, the growth spurt, the reproductive organs, voice changes, romantic and sexual feelings, puberty in the opposite […]
The “What’s Happening to My Body” Book for Girls
The “What’s Happening to My Body” Book for Girls, Revised Third Edition (What’s Happening to My Body?) by Lynda Madaras. (XAT Madar 2007 girl) This book features detailed coverage, in age-appropriate language, of the body’s changing size and shape, the growth spurt, the reproductive organs, the menstrual cycle, romantic and sexual feelings, puberty in the […]
How Rude! Handbook: School Manners
How Rude! Handbook: School Manners by Alex Parker. (XAT Parke 2004) What counts as rude behavior in school? What can you do when a teacher is rude? When someone tries to copy off of your paper during tests, should you rat or not? How can you dress for school success? What’s the best way to […]
Taking Care of Myself: A Hygiene, Puberty, and Personal Curriculum for Young People with Autism
Taking Care of Myself: A Hygiene, Puberty, and Personal Curriculum for Young People with Autism by Mary Wrobel. (XAT Wrobe 2003) This book was written to provide necessary information on the skills students need to live safe, healthy lives as independently as possible. Pp. 248. If available, item can be checked out from the resource […]
Build Your Own Life: A Self-Help Guide for Individuals With Asperger’s Syndrome
Build Your Own Life: A Self-Help Guide for Individuals With Asperger’s Syndrome by Wendy Lawson. (XAT Lawso 1998) The author, who has Asperger’s Syndrome herself, guides others on the autism spectrum through the confusing map of life, tackling the building bricks of social existence one by one. With insight and practical suggestions she looks at […]
Marching Out of Time
Marching Out of Time by Quinn Koeneman. (XAS Koene 2008) The author explores how he came to terms with his diagnosis and how he has integrated it into his identity. His reason for writing this book, he said, is to help others with the diagnosis find their own acceptance and understanding of who they are. […]
Asperger’s Difference
Asperger’s Difference (DVD) by Center for Spectrum Services. (XAS Asper 2009) Asperger’s Difference is a thirty minute documentary following a middle school, high school, and college student living with AS. This documentary is aimed at other students with AS and acknowledges that although many of these students will face challenges they also possess unique and […]
Asperger’s Syndrome and Bullies: Strategies and Solutions
Asperger’s Syndrome and Bullies: Strategies and Solutions by Nick Dubin and Michael John Carley. (XAS Dubin 2007) The author describes the bullying behavior he and other individuals have experienced, and the effect this has had on their lives. He outlines the reasons for bullying behavior and the danger of persistent recurrence if it remains unchecked, […]