Acknowledgements. Introduction. Science. Nature. History. The Art of Math. Myth and Fantasy. Celebrating the Awesomeness. Credits and Resources.
Colouring in for awesome Asperkids, from Jennifer Cook O'Toole
Jennifer O'Toole was identified as being on the spectrum in 2011, just after her three children. She is now the author of seven bestselling books --the Asperkids collection, Sisterhood of the Spectrum, and Autism in Heels -- which include a Wall Street Journal Bestseller, a Publishers Weekly "Best Book" title winner, and three of BookAuthority's "Best-Selling" and "Top Autism Books of All Time." Jennifer is the bestselling female author of any single book in the genre, a multi-award-winning international speaker, and the founder of a brand-new venture called Belong, a virtual wonderland of enrichment and community, empowering neurodiverse individuals, couples and families worldwide.
The author has Asperger's syndrome, is married to someone with
Asperger's, and has three children with Asperger's Syndrome... The
quality of artwork is truly exceptional in this unusual educational
coloring book.
*Midwest Book Review*
There is clear evidence that working with special interests
provides the best learning opportunities for individuals on the
autism spectrum. Jennifer O'Toole introduces a number of “geeky”
topics with coloring opportunities. What is more, the introductions
put many topics in an entirely new light, potentially creating
angles of interest to what may so far have been dreaded subjects.
My favorite introduction starts out “REAL math isn't silly
worksheets or meaningless formulae. And it is most definitely NOT
the boring creation of some evil schoolteacher. REAL math is how
fast starlight travels and the chirping of crickets....”. For
individuals who have difficulty relating to abstract ideas, this
commentary sets a great stage. Highly recommended!
*Lars Perner, PhD, Chair of the Autism Society's Panel of People on
the Spectrum of Autism Advisors*
This is a wonderful and inspirational book which will appeal to
youngsters on the spectrum by engaging their interests and
passions. It is quirky, fun and creative, and will appeal to those
for whom these are traits to be valued and nourished. Created by
and for people on the spectrum, it celebrates individuality,
different ways of thinking, and will appeal to all those
"Asperkids" who find most children's books just plain boring. This
is a powerful tool to reinforce and boost the confidence of
children on the spectrum, in the guise of a children's colouring
book.
*Carol Povey, Director of the Centre for Autism, National Autistic
Society, UK*
Jennifer O'Toole delivers in this highly imaginative and
educational book a new format of fun for children on the autism
spectrum. This book goes through the subjects in a fluid, direct
and creative manner which will connect with readers (and drawers)
in ways which tap into the autistic way of learning. As a
non-verbal child, I was (and still am) a highly kinaesthetic
thinker and learner. This would have been a fascinating book to
encounter with its clipped and concise paragraphs and shapes, and I
would have been able to connect with the visuals through using
colours (I know colours through touch association) and "feeling"
the subjects and then connecting them with the words in a way that
I felt comfortable with. This is a truly magical book for all
different sorts of autistic learners.
*Paul Isaacs, autistic speaker, trainer, consultant and author*
Jennifer O'Toole is energy incarnate! Her coloring book project's
construction included collaborative input from the kids themselves
in submitting art and colors. All of her work - this one included -
floats even the loneliest child living with AS into a world of
community and light. Way to go!
*Dena Gassner, MSW, Advisory Board Member, Autism Society of
America*
I really like Jennifer's idea of using special interests to
encourage spectrum kids to try new things. By including topics that
they already like, Jennifer also shows young people the potential
career value of their natural talents.
*Temple Grandin, author of Thinking in Pictures*
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