Asperkids
An Insider's Guide to Loving, Understanding and Teaching Children with Asperger Syndrome
Jennifer Cook O'Toole
Foreword by Liane Holliday Willey
Paperback: £13.99 / $19.95
2012, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 192pp
ISBN: 978-1-84905-902-2, BIC 2: VFX
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As a parent, a teacher and an Aspie herself, Jennifer O'Toole provides the definitive insider's view of Asperger syndrome. She shows how to help children on the spectrum by understanding how they think and by exploiting their special interests to promote learning. Her strategies work because she thinks like the children that she teaches.
This exciting book is full of effective and fun ways of engaging with children with Asperger syndrome. Jennifer explains how theory of mind difficulties create the need for concrete forms of communication, and provides original methods to inspire imagination through sensorial experiences. In particular she reveals the untapped power of special interests, showing how to harness these interests to encourage academic, social and emotional growth.
Affirming that different doesn't mean defective, this book offers the insight and guidance that parents, educators, and other professionals need to connect with the Asperkids in their life and get them excited about learning.
Blog posts
Ask the author: Jennifer Cook O’Toole
29 April 2013
Throughout World Autism Awareness Month 2013, our readers were offered the opportunity to ask JKP authors a question of their choice. Jennifer Cook O’Toole answers your questions on parenting a child with Asperger Syndrome. Amanda asks “my two are hermits and hate socialising. They tolerate it but I would like to make it less stressful for them....
Starry, Starry Life: The Gift of An Asperkid’s “Launch Pad”
2 April 2013
Lately, I’ve noticed an interesting fashion trend popping up all over the place. Nebulas. They’re silkscreened onto leggings and computer keyboard decals. They’re set into glass earrings, pendants, and refrigerator magnets. They’re on sunglass frames and smart phone cases, sheet sets and even a personal liquor flask. I’m not sure when the tipping point came...
OFFICE SPACE—An Article by Award-Winning JKP author Jennifer Cook O’Toole
21 March 2013
While they shouldn’t be, doctors’ offices can be intimidating to a lot of people. And to those of us who live with and love Asperkids, it can be very hard to—on cue—be able to articulate why our obviously brilliant children are NOT just “anxious and highly gifted.” Do NOT allow your instincts to be dismissed—highly...
Request a copy of the new US catalog of resources on Autism, Asperger Syndrome and Related Spectrum Conditions
16 November 2012
Our brand new US Autism Catalog is now available. With over 500 titles in print on Autism, Asperger Syndrome and related spectrum conditions, the JKP catalog is an amazing resource for parents, teachers, professionals and individuals with ASDs as well. To receive a free copy of the catalog, please sign up for our mailing list...
Jennifer Cook O’Toole’s Frequently Asked Questions – for and about Aspies
1 November 2012
“It’s a Small World, Asper-All” A Global Glimpse at Your FAQ’s (Installment #1) Following a whirlwind tour of the United Kingdom, author Jennifer Cook O’Toole (Asperkids, The Asperkid’s (Secret) Book of Social Rules) shares her thoughts on the universality of the Aspie world. She highlights some of the key questions she’s been asked, and offers...
Related events
11th Annual Tennessee Disability MegaConference: "Deep Roots, Broad Branches and Strong Wings"
May 30-31, 2013
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
with a keynote presentation by award-winning JKP author Jennifer Cook O'Toole
Jennifer Cook O'Toole is the author of Asperkids, The Asperkid's (Secret) Book of Social Rules, NEWLY released The Asperkid's Launch Pad and the forthcoming The Asperkid's Not-Your-Average-Coloring-Book all published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
44th annual Autism Society Association (ASA) National Conference and Exhibition
July 10-13, 2013
David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
with presentations by JKP authors:
Jennifer Cook O'Toole, presenting on 'Relentless Positivity (and a Little Bit of Coffee)'
Karla Helbert, presenting on 'Finding Your Own Way To Grieve: Supporting Those On The Spectrum In Grief and Loss'
Michael McManmon, presenting on 'I'm Ready For College But I Can't Find My Homework'
June Groden, presenting on 'The Importance Of Teaching Resilience'
Carol Gray, presenting on 'Social Stories: Breaking New Ground to Address Life's Most Challenging Topics'
Shana Nichols and Samara Pulver Tetenbaum, presenting on 'Using Cognitive Behavior Therapy To Address Emotional Well-Being In Youth With ASDs'
Don't forget to stop by the JKP booth, #110, to meet with our authors, browse a selection of our new and forthcoming titles and speak with a company representative!
By the same author
The Asperkid's (Secret) Book of Social Rules
The Handbook of Not-So-Obvious Social Guidelines for Tweens and Teens with Asperger Syndrome
Jennifer Cook O'Toole
Illustrated by Brian Bojanowski
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Keywords
- ADD,
- ADHD,
- anxiety,
- Asperger syndrome,
- autism,
- bullying,
- challenging behaviour,
- child development,
- child psychiatry,
- child psychology,
- children,
- communication,
- creativity,
- depression,
- education,
- educational psychology,
- emotions,
- families,
- gifted and talented,
- giftedness,
- high functioning autism,
- homeschooling,
- mental health,
- obsessive compulsive disorder,
- occupational therapy,
- parenting,
- play,
- sensory issues,
- social skills,
- special education,
- transitions
