How important is empathy within our care system?
Bo Hejlskov Elvén is a Clinical Psychologist, and author of Frightened, Disturbed, Dangerous?, Disruptive, Stubborn, Out of Control?, Confused, Angry, Anxious? and Sulky, Rowdy, Rude?, based…
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Shibley Rahman talks about his book, Living Better with Dementia
Identifying current global policy challenges for living well with dementia, this book tackles controversial topics at the forefront of public and political debate, and highlights pockets…
Read an extract from Very Late Diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
In this extract from Very Late Diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome author Philip Wylie talks about the importance of getting the timing, manner of communication and choice of confidant…
New Autism titles September 2014
Browse our latest collection of Autism titles. For more information on any of the books inside, simply click the title or cover image to view…
Alenka Klemenc – my story
Alenka Klemenc is a psychologist and parent of a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Alenka explains how she adjusted to parenting a child with…
Sally Kirk on Hope for the Spectrum of Autism
“The Asperger’s diagnosis was a real turning point for us. For it fit Will like his shadow. Finally I knew what we were really dealing with. Learning about it helped me to understand Will better. Understanding was transforming. For when I saw the world as he saw it, his behaviors made perfect sense. The blessing of understanding was that it led to empathy and compassion. It melted frustration and exasperation into genuine respect, whole-hearted support and even admiration. It helped me to become much more effective at helping him. The impact such understanding made on our relationship was profound. It put us on the same team – working together to face the challenges. It made all the difference in the world.”
Wendy Lawson: “they need us because we are good at the ‘black & white’ stuff.”
“I think we need to demonstrate to society that we are of value, just the way we are. That we don’t need to change and be more like typical people to be worthwhile. Our value is in being human, and in being different.”