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Dr Wendy Lawson PhD received her diagnosis of autism spectrum at the age of 40. As a writer, poet and adult educator, Wendy is well known in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres, and was awarded fourth place in the 'Australian of the Year' awards in 2008. Becoming a psychologist and sharing her knowledge, understanding and experience of life, including of autism and Asperger's diff-abilities, is an ongoing journey that Wendy welcomes. Wendy has written many books and numerous papers on the topic of the autism spectrum, and currently works as a writer, researcher, adult educator, and sessional lecturer at a number of universities, including Melbourne University, and as a distance education tutor for The University of Birmingham, in the UK.
this book is a essential and accessible read for all interested in the field of autism studies, particularly psychologists, but also for other professionals, who are often presented with the theories so roundly criticised in this text. As an autistic researcher myself, this book is not only a welcome addition to the lexicon of work on the psychology of autism, but an inspiration for future research. -- GAP (Good Autism Practice) The Passionate Mind: How People With Autism Learn offers a fine survey and the author's own theory of Single Attention and Associated Cognition in Autism, an approach that explains how individuals with autism learn and perceive... Educators, employers and families receive keys to using this unique learning style to help autistic learners achieve their fullest potential. Highly recommended! -- The Midwest Book Review
