New Release Books by Tony Attwood

Autism is associated with many qualities that are highly sought after by employers such as reliability, persistence, attention to detail, creativity in problem solving and many others. The key to success in the workplace is understanding these strengths and identifying the support you need to help you flourish. This self-guided workbook provides advice, strategies and activities to manage the difficulties that can arise at work. You will be given the tools to help minimise anxiety, sensory overload, unhelpful thinking patterns, difficulties with social communication, and organisation and planning problems. The activities are interactive, and you can approach them on your terms. They can be dispersed throughout the day or week, and the workbook and accompanying videos include everything you need to set and achieve your employment goals. The course can also be undertaken with the assistance of a mentor, and the workbook includes resources and videos to help them support you.

Addresses questions on topics such as seeking or disclosing an autism diagnosis; anxiety, depression, and meltdowns; getting and keeping a job; forming and keeping friendships and relationships. The authors'' goal is to enable people to thrive with autism.

Autism and Girls, a new revised and updated edition of the bestselling book, Asperger''s and Girls. This groundbreaking book describes the unique challenges of women and girls with Autism Syndrome Disorder. In it, you''ll read candid stories written by the indomitable women who have lived them. You''ll also hear experts discuss whether "ASD girls" are slipping under the radar, undiagnosed, practical solutions schools can implement for girls; social tips for teenage girls, navigating puberty, the transition to work or university, and the importance of and strategies for careers. Winner of the Gold Award, ForeWord Book of the Year

Looks at what it is like to be a child with Asperger''s syndrome through the eyes of a boy with the condition named Greg, with information for parents and professionals on how to deal with the syndrome and the effects it has on families.

Callan the Chameleon lived in a tall lilly pilly tree with pink tipped leaves. The leaves of the lilly pilly tree grow very thick. Callan felt safe in the rustling tree that was home. He didn''t like to be seen at all. Everywhere he went he checked to see if he was blending in with the bush around him. Uniquely Australian, the story revolves around Callan and his bush animal friends, Emily Echidna, Kyle Koala, Katie Kookaburra, Wesley Wombat, Freya the Frilled-necked Lizard and other Australian animals. The book contains a section on Asperger''s by Professor Tony Attwood and is illustrated with stunning pencil and watercolour artwork.

The Stress and Anger Management Program (STAMP) uses a cognitive behavioral approach to encourage children who suffer from mood difficulties to explore and control their emotions. This practical manual outlines a dynamic and effective 9-session program designed specifically for young children with high-functioning autism or Asperger''s syndrome.

Understand depression and how to cope with this self-help guide designed specifically for individuals on the autism spectrum. It includes a 10-stage CBT self-help programme with self-assessment tools and activities.

Helps men with Asperger''s understand the emotional side to relationships and women''s needs, thus improving their confidence. Original.

Drawing on their own experiences of being in long-term relationships with partners with Asperger syndrome, and interviews with others in the same situation, the authors offer tried-and-tested advice on how to surmount common difficulties and make things work.

"Bronson uses his hands with manly pride. There is precision in his movements. He is deliberate, slow and meticulous. We chat as he asks for the tools, smiling as I hand them to him as if he were a surgeon. Then, task finished, he stands back to survey his handiwork. Bronson has started a training course. He has a job. He''s a working class man. Now he moves in the world of men and machines, strangers and family alike, with satisfaction and humour - living beyond a minimal life. Given ''wings to fly''." Brooks continues the journey with her son, Bronson, with life after ''I''m not broken, I''m just different''. The book contains chapters by Professor Tony Attwood, Dr John Miller and Dr Steele Fitchett on the future of Asperger''s, which bring hope. The focus of this sequel is to give a clearer view of the struggle adults with Asperger''s and their families face daily, in a narrative that is real, engaging and accessible. There is a view into the fearless flight of her son into manhood, interviews with friends and specialists, which give an intimate window into their lives and also a selection of posters. Statistics and research can only offer so much. Brooks brings the untold story. Brooks brings warmth, passion and wit to life once more-we gain insight and ultimately awareness of this misunderstood syndrome and discover the wonderful mantra that ''it''s never too late''. The beauty of this edition is it''s triumph.

Linda''s new book takes us to places we have never been, to places of the heart, teaching us to have the courage to look at life through the eyes of others. Linda chronicles her life with her son from his birth, covering the early years, teen years to adulthood. It follows the roller coaster ride from the bizarre to the obscene, the poetic and the hilarious, the heartache and the joy. The story embraces the muddled, hilarious stumbling between two worlds, linked by love-worlds that seemed so desperately different at first view; hand in hand, mother and son. A boy obsessed with the unfathomable, a mother obsessed with understanding him. Linda has poignantly captured the struggle of living with a child who appears to see the world through broken glass. Asperger''s is like watching a child trying to play hopscotch when he can''t see the squares, and everyone else can. It is a book that informs about Asperger''s Syndrome in a uniquely accessible way, pulling no punches, but is buoyant with hope and spirit.

This book aims to raise awareness of the importance of dealing with the psychosexual development of people with Asperger Syndrome.

The authors provide CBT programme for use by professionals to address the difficulty children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorders have in expressing, experiencing and enjoying affection appropriately with friends, family members and other adults.

Working towards greater access and inclusion in education and employment for young people with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) continues to be a challenge with varying degrees of success. Matthew Hesmondhalgh outlines the inherent problems with improving services for people on the autism spectrum, from specialised schooling to supported living schemes and examines the social issues and attitudes that people with ASDs confront in so many aspects of life. The author draws on his own experience of working at The Integrated Resource, which offers educational opportunities for secondary school aged pupils with ASDs and provides a charity funded supported employment programme for young adults with ASDs. He includes a host of case examples of young people and their parents who have fought battles for inclusion, explaining the obstacles they faced, their failures and their inspiring successes. Autism, Access and Inclusion on the Front Line is a frank and honest appraisal of service provision for young people with ASDs that will both inform and encourage parents and professionals.

World-renowned experts join those with Asperger''s Syndrome to resolve issues that girls and women face every day!

This guide to autistic spectrum disorders comes from a new scientific perspective. Delfos''s biopsychological model provides a theoretical analysis of the nature of autism and the problems it can cause. She offers advice on how to approach problems from the perspectives of autistic children, adolescents and adults, as well as parents and carers.

Provides an overview of a variety of disorders, including autism, ADD, and bipolar disorder, found in children, and includes information on diagnosis, treatment options, and behavioral strategies.

When Chris Slater-Walker was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome it explained why he regarded himself as "socially handicapped", but for Gisela it meant coming to terms with a marriage without any intuitive understanding. This is an account of living with AS, often thought incompatible with marriage.

Tony Attwood offers an accessible and authoritative account of all aspects of Asperger''s syndrome, from childhood through to adulthood.

Living with someone on the autism spectrum is like watching a child trying to play hopscotch when they can''t see the squares, and everyone else can.Linda''s book takes us to the heart of living with a child with on the autism spectrum, inviting us to see life through the eyes of others. Brooks chronicles her life with her son from his birth, covering the early years, and the teen years through to adulthood-ending with his fearless flight into manhood. The last section focuses on the struggles faced by adults on the spectrum and their families with an informative, scientific approach. In an unflinching account Brooks poignantly captures the struggle of living with a child who appears to see the world through broken glass. A roller coaster ride from the bizarre to the obscene, encompassing the poetic and the hilarious, heartache and joy. The narrative embraces the muddled stumbling between two worlds-worlds that seem so desperately different at first glance. This is a story bout a boy obsessed with the unfathomable and a mother obsessed with understanding him. This book is about celebration. I am very pleased to be involved with Linda''s book. I think we both have a very important message and I certainly endorse Linda''s positive approach. I know it will change the lives of many families. Professor Tony AttwoodAs a counsellor I have discovered a number of special pearls, a couple of which are found in Linda and Bronson''s journey. This is a timely book with a special message. I believe Linda and I met for a purpose. I have read the manuscript and feel this is her gift to other parents. Dr Steele FitchettThis is a long awaited book. Linda and Bronson have a great relationship; it''s entertaining to watch them bounce off each other. I once remarked to Linda, describing her parenthood-''You enjoy him and that is one of the finest assets of a mother that you offer, regardless of how he reacts.'' Dr Jay