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Description
Amongst the books about Autism, the reader should be looking for those that help us understand the condition, anticipate the problems that arise and respond with flexibility and acceptance. This book explains the experience of an autistic person facing the everyday events we easily manage.
When they read this book my friends and acquaintances may not immediately recognise it is about me. I have become an expert at hiding difficulties caused by my autism. If there is something I simply can't do, or if I find it very difficult, people around me might not necessarily notice. I know lots of tricks to prevent me from making a poor show, or people noticing my inability to do certain things... Some people don't believe me. My reply is try spending a week with me you will soon find out!
If we cannot spend a week with Dominique then this book is the next best thing.
Contents
Chapter 1
- The Diagnosis
Chapter 2
- Difficulties in Everyday Life
Chapter 3
- Sensory Stimuli
Chapter 4
- Communication and Language
Chapter 5
- Learning and Linking
Chapter 6
- Planning and Structure
Chapter 7
- Social Contacts
Chapter 8
- Frustrations
A Positive Conclusion
A Positive Conclusion
Description
Amongst the books about Autism, the reader should be looking for those that help us understand the condition, anticipate the problems that arise and respond with flexibility and acceptance. This book explains the experience of an autistic person facing the everyday events we easily manage.
When they read this book my friends and acquaintances may not immediately recognise it is about me. I have become an expert at hiding difficulties caused by my autism. If there is something I simply can't do, or if I find it very difficult, people around me might not necessarily notice. I know lots of tricks to prevent me from making a poor show, or people noticing my inability to do certain things... Some people don't believe me. My reply is try spending a week with me you will soon find out!
If we cannot spend a week with Dominique then this book is the next best thing.
Contents
Chapter 1
- The Diagnosis
Chapter 2
- Difficulties in Everyday Life
Chapter 3
- Sensory Stimuli
Chapter 4
- Communication and Language
Chapter 5
- Learning and Linking
Chapter 6
- Planning and Structure
Chapter 7
- Social Contacts
Chapter 8
- Frustrations
A Positive Conclusion
A Positive Conclusion
May 2004 | 112 pages | Sage UK
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 31/03/2026 | 9781904315322 | $102.00 |
Amongst the books about Autism, the reader should be looking for those that help us understand the condition, anticipate the problems that arise and respond with flexibility and acceptance. This book explains the experience of an autistic person facing the everyday events we easily manage.
When they read this book my friends and acquaintances may not immediately recognise it is about me. I have become an expert at hiding difficulties caused by my autism. If there is something I simply can't do, or if I find it very difficult, people around me might not necessarily notice. I know lots of tricks to prevent me from making a poor show, or people noticing my inability to do certain things... Some people don't believe me. My reply is try spending a week with me you will soon find out!
If we cannot spend a week with Dominique then this book is the next best thing.
Table Of Contents:
- Chapter 1
- The Diagnosis
- Chapter 2
- Difficulties in Everyday Life
- Chapter 3
- Sensory Stimuli
- Chapter 4
- Communication and Language
- Chapter 5
- Learning and Linking
- Chapter 6
- Planning and Structure
- Chapter 7
- Social Contacts
- Chapter 8
- Frustrations
- A Positive Conclusion