As someone with Asperger Syndrome, Wendy Lawson knows all about the social difficulties that accompany the condition. Here she guides others on the autism spectrum through the confusing map of life, tackling the building bricks of social existence one by one. With insight and practical suggestions she looks at issues such as the concept of 'self' and 'other,' the difficulty of 'putting on a face' and how to deal with unwelcome changes, helping all those on the higher-functioning end of the autism spectrum, and those close to them, to get the best out of a world that is often perplexing.
A Self-Determined Future with Asperger Syndrome presents an empowering, practical approach to helping people with Asperger Syndrome (AS) to succeed at college, at work, at home and in life. The authors highlight how treating AS as a 'problem' is unproductive, and advocate a solution focused approach which recognizes and uses the strengths of people with AS to foster mutual respect and understanding.
Spectrum Level 3: A Communicative Course in English
Diane Warshawsky and Sandra Costinett
Donald R.H. Byrd, Project Director
Beginning-Advanced
Welcome to
Spectrum, a six-level course designed for adolescent and adult learners of English Student Book
Each book consists of 14 units, divided into one- and two-page lessons. Each unit begins with a
preview page that outlines the functions/themes, language, and forms (grammar) in the unit. A
preview activity prepares students to understand the cultural material in the conversations that begin each unit and gives them the opportunity to contribute their own background knowledge.
In the
first lesson in each unit, opening conversations focus on comprehension. Thematic lessons stress productive practice through real communication.
A
comprehension lesson offers more challenging input, listening practice, pronunciation hints, and a conversation task. In the
last lesson of each unit, reading activities provide practice in interpreting and understanding authentic models of written English.
Review sections follow every four to six units, reinforcing material taught in preceding units.
Grammar Spectrum - 1 with key
