Through the eyes, ears, nose and mind of one autistic woman, <i>Sensing the City</i> takes us on a vividly described and detailed journey through urban landscapes. Sandra highlights many of the tiny elements that make autistic life both stressful and magical on a moment by moment basis.

- Sarah Hendrickx, Autistic Adult and Autism Consultant,

This book makes it clear just how important sensory sensitivities can be to an autistic individual. Whilst these are usually seen in a negative light, the author stresses the positive aspects as well, and in doing so, follows in the footsteps of Temple Grandin and others.

- Nick Chown, author of Understanding and Evaluating Autism Theory,

How do the sights, smells, and sounds of a city affect the senses of people with an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)?Sandra Beale-Ellis explores the sensory benefits and challenges of cities for people with an ASC and invites readers to understand the different ways in which they can experience a city from a sensory perspective. Sandra, who has been clinically diagnosed as having Asperger's Syndrome, describes how she experiences the city through the lens of ASC, picking up on things that a neurotypical (non-autistic) person might not. As well as introducing the wonders of the city that neurotypical people rarely see, this book also provides readers who have an ASC with solutions to the negative or overwhelming sensory experiences that a city can bring about. The book covers four main areas of city life: travel, eating out, entertainment and living.
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Visiting a city can be an exciting and overwhelming experience, especially when you have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This enlightening book provides a first-hand sensory perspective of what experiencing a city is like for someone with ASD and offers advice on how to cope in a city when you have sensory issues.
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Introduction. 1. Making Sense of Autism. GETTING AROUND. 2. Streetwise. 3. Come Fly With Me. 4. Derailed. 5. Aquatics. EATING OUT. 6. Food and Drink Revealed. 7. I Love a Plate. 8. Where and When. 9. People Make a Difference. CITY LIVING. 10. Home From Home. 11. At One with Nature. 12. Retail Therapy. 13. Relax. 14. Body Beautiful. 15. Health is Vital. ENTERTAINMENT. 16. Showbiz. 17. In the Dark. 18. Fancy a Drink? 19. Cultured History. 20. Living a Theme. 21. Thrill of the Crowd. Conclusion. References. Resources.
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Through the eyes, ears, nose and mind of one autistic woman, Sensing the City takes us on a vividly described and detailed journey through urban landscapes. Sandra highlights many of the tiny elements that make autistic life both stressful and magical on a moment by moment basis.
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Reflections and advice on coping with (and appreciating) the hustle and bustle of a city from the sensory perspective of someone with an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781849056359
Publisert
2017-08-21
Utgiver
Vendor
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Vekt
207 gr
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
171 mm
Dybde
15 mm
Aldersnivå
U, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
176

Forfatter
Foreword by

Om bidragsyterne

Sandra Beale-Ellis holds a Master's and a Doctorate in Education, and a Post Graduate Certificate in Asperger's Syndrome. Sandra lives in Kent, with her husband who also has Asperger's Syndrome.