Design & Technology is one of the newest subjects on the school curriculum & one that continues to develop. Aspects of Teaching Secondary Design & Technology: Perspectives on Practice has been compiled to meet the needs of those teaching & training to teach the subject. Beginning by outlining the national curriculum for design & technology the book goes on to look at what design & technology is in the primary school at examination level & post-16. Vocational qualifications relevant to design & technology are also discussed. There are chapters looking at the relationship between design & technology & the wider social & cultural context. The development of cross-curricular skills & value judgements are discussed as are sustainability & the role of the community in the teaching & learning of design & technology. Together these articles comprise a sound guide to good classroom practice related to the requirements of the curriculum & rooted in the professional perspectives of experienced teachers. ...

E.M. Forsters Aspects of the Novel" is an innovative & effusive treatise on a literary form that at the time of publication had only recently begun to enjoy serious academic consideration. This " Penguin Classics" edition is edited with an introduction by Oliver Stallybrass & features a new preface by Frank Kermode. First given as a series of lectures at Cambridge University " Aspects of the Novel" is Forsters analysis of this great literary form. Here he rejects the pseudoscholarship of historical criticism
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- that considers writers in terms of the period in which they wrote & instead asks us to imagine the great novelists working together in a single room. He discusses aspects of people plot fantasy & rhythm making illuminating comparisons between novelists such as Proust & James Dickens & Thackeray Eliot & Dostoyevsky
- the features shared by their books & the ways in which they differ. Written in a wonderfully engaging & conversational manner this penetrating work of criticism is full of Forsters habitual irreverence wit & wisdom. In his new introduction Frank Kermode discusses the ways in which Forsters perspective as a novelist inspired his lectures. This edition also

Includes:: the original introduction by Oliver Stallybrass a chronology further reading & appendices. E. M. Forster (1879-1970) was a noted English author & critic & a member of the Bloomsbury group. His first novel " Where Angels Fear To Tread" appeared in 1905. " The Longest Journey" appeared in 1907 followed by "A Room With A View" (1908) based partly on the material from extended holidays in Italy with his mother. " Howards End" (1910) was a story that centered on an English country house & dealt with the clash between two families one interested in art & literature the other only in business. " Maurice" was revised several times during his life & finally published posthumously in 1971. If you enjoyed " Aspects of the Novel" you might like Forsters "A Room with a View" also available in " Penguin Classics"."




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Many people suffer from feelings of stress & anxiety in their everyday lives. For people with Asperger Syndrome (AS) this stress can be particularly difficult to manage. On a daily basis people with AS must fit into a world that seems totally foreign to them & this can increase feelings of alienation & anxiety making lifes challenges especially hard to cope with. The first book on anxiety written specifically for adults with Asperger Syndrome this book offers practical advice on how individuals with AS can manage their anxiety more effectively. As a person with AS who has struggled with feelings of anxiety & learnt how to overcome them Nick Dubin shares his own tried & tested solutions along with up-to-date research on stress management for individuals with AS including a chapter on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Dubin explores the key problem areas that can lead to anxiety for people with AS such as lack of social skills difficulties establishing romantic relationships & uncertainty about employment. Asperger Syndrome & Anxiety" provides real solutions to a common problem & is essential reading for anyone with AS who has trouble managing stress. The book will also be of interest to family members teachers & other professionals working with individuals with AS." ...

For many children & young people the world is a strange & unfathomable place where people dont say what they mean or mean what they say; where the rules change depending on who you are with; & where you are never allowed just to be yourself. Welcome to Planet Asperger located in a parallel universe where everything seems the same as earth but nothing actually is. The Asperger Syndrome Pocketbook" helps teachers & support staff to understand the difficulties faced by pupils with Asperger Syndrome (AS) & provides strategies for overcoming the challenges it poses in the classroom. The book is highly illustrated using cartoons diagrams & visual prompts to support the text throughout. The opening chapter explains exactly what AS is
- & what it is not. It lists characteristics of the condition & highlights both the complications & delights of having an AS pupil in a class. Subsequent chapters deal with specific challenges: social impairment; obsessive interests; repetition & change; speech & language; non-verbal communication; & anger or rage. In each case the challenge is described using illustrative examples & is followed by practical solutions. A final section on inclusion covers implications for academic pastoral & support staff & how to help with study skills exams & problem-solving. Author Ronnie Young is the mother of a son with Aspergers. She has taught in schools PRUs offender institutions & in FE. Ronnie is now a trainer & consultant specialising in neuro-diversity. She works for the National Autistic Society & regularly contributes to national conference."
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Winner of the Gold Award in the 2006 Fore Word Book of the Year competition this groundbreaking book describes the unique challenges of women & girls with Aspergers Syndrome. In it youll read candid stories written by the indomitable women who have lived them. Youll also hear from experts who discuss whether Aspie girls are slipping under the radar undiagnosed; why many AS women feel like a minority within a minority (outnumbered by men 4:1); practical solutions school systems can implement for girls; social tips for teenage girls navigating puberty the transition to work or university & the importance of careers. ...

The workplace can be a difficult environment for people with Aspergers Syndrome (AS) & this often impedes their ability to make use of particular skills & sustain meaningful & fulfilling employment. This is the definitive guide to surviving & thriving in the workplace for people with AS. It

Includes:: everything from realistic strategies for meeting employer expectations to how to get on with your colleagues & work as part of a team multitask & manage projects & handle anxiety & effectively resolve problems. Common employment challenges are illustrated through examples from the authors extensive experience coaching individuals with AS at all job levels from entry-level to manager & professional positions. The pragmatic recommendations in the book will benefit anyone with AS who is entering the workforce as well as those who struggle to maintain employment or who want to improve their performance & advance their careers.

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Tony Attwood here provides a comprehensive guide designed to assist parents & professionals with the identification & treatment of both children & adults with Asperger's syndrome. The book provides a description & analysis of the unusual characteristics of the syndrome & practical strategies to reduce those that are most conspicuous or debilitating. Beginning with a chapter on diagnosis including an assessment test the text covers all aspects of the syndrome from language to social behaviour to motor clumsiness concluding with a chapter on the questions most frequently asked by those who come into contact with individuals with the syndrome. ...

If you have Aspergers syndrome (AS) or your child or partner does life can be challenging difficult & emotionally draining. From coming to terms with a diagnosis & receiving specialist counselling to pursuing careers & maintaining long term relationships this essential guide takes a positive & practical approach to living with AS. Using tried & tested strategies from those who have lived with the condition you will discover how to develop communication how to deal with obsessive behaviour & how to get further help & support. Information for those living with a partner suffering from AS is provided. Chapters are also included for parents whose child has recently been diagnosed with AS together with advice for teachers & carers. This book wont pretend that living with AS is easy but it will help you to understand & live positively with the condition. ...

Asperger syndrome (AS) has often been considered to be incompatible with love & relationships but as the number of people who are diagnosed with the disorder increases it is becoming apparent that people with AS can & do have full & intimate relationships. Comparing & contrasting both AS & non-AS partners' viewpoints this book frankly examines the fundamental aspects of relationships that are often complicated by the disorder. With all findings illustrated with case examples taken from interviews conducted with couples the author tackles issues such as attraction trust communication sex & intimacy & parenting. Drawing on her extensive research & established career as a Relate counsellor Maxine Aston has produced a much-needed analysis of intimate relationships where one adult has AS & this book is a must for all those with AS & their partners as well as for friends family & counsellors. ...

Girls with Asperger's Syndrome are less frequently diagnosed than boys & even once symptoms have been recognised help is often not readily available. The image of coping well presented by AS females of any age can often mask difficulties deficits challenges & loneliness. This is a must-have handbook written by an Aspergirl for Aspergirls young & old. Rudy Simone guides you through every aspect of both personal & professional life from early recollections of blame guilt & savant skills to friendships romance & marriage. Employment career rituals & routines are also covered along with depression meltdowns & being misunderstood. Including the reflections of over thirty-five women diagnosed as on the spectrum as well as some partners & parents Rudy identifies recurring struggles & areas where Aspergirls need validation information & advice. As they recount their stories anecdotes & wisdom she highlights how differences between males & females on the spectrum are mostly a matter of perception rejecting negative views of Aspergirls & empowering them to lead happy & fulfilled lives. This book will be essential reading for females of any age diagnosed with AS & those who think they might be on the spectrum. It will also be of interest to partners & loved ones of Aspergirls & anybody interested either professionally or academically in Asperger's Syndrome. ...