Lisa and the Lacemaker: An Asperger AdventureThis book is the third in the series to feature Ben and Andy but this book focuses on a young girl called Lisa who has Asperger syndrome. As with the other Asperger adventures, the book explores features of Asperger syndrome.This book is aimed at the 9 - 12 age group and is suitable for both girls and boys, although girls might find it particularly good reading. This is my favourite of the three books in the series.' |
From inside the book
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... never visited before and belonged to an uncle she could not remember. Through the windows there were people everywhere. Strangers to be polite to, who would ask her questions and try to hug her. She didn't want to 9 1 The Party.
... got upset when she told them so. She vowed never to have another party again. “Lisa, are you all right?” Mum had followed Lisa outside. Lisa nodded sullenly. “Why did you put that mouse on your grandmother? You 15 2 Great Aunt Hannah.
... never heard of Asperger Syndrome.” “It's on the autistic continuum,” Lisa said in a matter of fact way. Aunt Hannah chuckled. “Such big words from a little girl.” “I use big words all the time. Mum says that's because of my Asperger's ...
... never understood other people either.” “Maybe you have Asperger's too?” “I don't know, dear. Nobody has ever mentioned it to me.” Lisa was quiet for a moment, then said, “My Asperger brain helps me remember things, like poetry, but ...
... the long boring trip to Uncle Bert's, then the long boring party and now the long boring trip home. Mum put on her sunglasses and started the car. “Mum,” Lisa said, “Never take me to another party again, 27 4 Off to Ben's Place.
Contents
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5 The Door | 33 |
6 A Hidden Hideaway | 39 |
7 Secret Rooms | 43 |
8 Food Horrible Food | 51 |
11 The Present | 69 |
12 The Lacemaker | 77 |
13 School | 85 |
14 The Reserve | 91 |
15 Gwyneth | 97 |
16 Lisa the Gimp | 103 |
17 Over Coffee | 109 |
18 Spoon Mystery | 115 |