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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... thing away. You look silly when you do that! You don't want everyone to think you're strange, do you?” Without ... things worse, the pretty dress Mum made her wear was dreadfully uncomfortable. She slid her finger between her neck ...
... things she did enjoy eating. Most foods tasted strange or yucky to her. They were either too lumpy or grainy or slippery or salty. But Paddy liked everything. Paddy was her much loved pet mouse and he went everywhere with her. Lisa ...
... things in all the wrong positions. They gave presents she didn't like and 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 ...
... things, like poetry, but sometimes I wish I was the same as other kids. Then people wouldn't think I'm strange.” “Ahh, Lisa, never mind what others believe. As Robert Louis Stevenson once said, 'Make the most of the best and the least ...
... torture children.” “No it's not, Aunt Hannah. Lace is used on curtains and lots of things.” “Lace? This isn't lace. Lace is soft and beautiful. A poem from the heart twisted into thread.” Lisa wasn't sure how you twist a poem, but the 22.
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 |