Heart and Soul of Autism - 2017

Sorry I haven't posted much since early 2016. Last year was a very difficult year with family health issues and the passing of my beautiful mother. I am hoping that 2017 will be a better year for my family and that I will complete or work on more of my books and other projects, and place some new posts here.

I hope everyone has a wonderful 2017.

In the meantime;

Not many of you may know that apart from writing my own books regarding the Autism Spectrum and children's stories, I am also a co-author of the Nine Degrees of Autism. This was an international collaboration with several experts in the field of Autism and Psychology. I am very honoured to have been chosen by this international team, and primarily the instigator and mastermind of the project, Philip Wylie.

If you follow the link below, you can read a synopsis, reviews, editors, subjects and contents information regarding this wonderful work. It was published in 2016 by Routledge [UK]. This year I am hoping to write Book 2 of my own "Heart Shields and Arrows" [Autism - non fiction] and publish this too. If you know other professionals in the field of Autism and/or psychology, or anyone living with and/or working with folks on the Spectrum, they may be interested in the "Nine Degrees.." and "Heart Shields and Arrows" works.

https://www.routledge.com/…/Wylie-Laws…/p/book/9781138887176

http://www.lulu.com/…/heart…/paperback/product-22305544.html

New book on the Autism Spectrum

Hello  all.

I have finally published my latest book - "Heart Shields and Arrows"

If you would like to preview the book, please go to Heart Shields and Arrows - Book 1 - by Louise Page on Lulu.com

The front cover of the book has an added description for the title;

"How the heart and soul of persons, and their families, living with Autism and Aspergers can be impacted by positive and negative life experiences, and how one may respond"  

 Part of the book details on Lulu.com;

Book Details

Copyright  - Standard Copyright Licence

Publisher   - Louise Page

Published  - 1 August 2015

Language  - English

198 Pages

Perfect-bound Paperback

Interior      - Black & white

Weight      - 0.35 kg

Dimensions (centimetres) - 14.81 wide x 20.98 tall

If you purchase this book, you are welcome to leave feedback or comments on my Lulu.com page, on LinkedIn or here on my blog.

I hope that this book with add to the increasing understanding and knowledge of Autism and that the reader with enjoy this first book in the Heart Shields and Arrows collection. 

Best wishes to my readers ;) 

"Poems for Autism" new book

Hello again folks. 

It has been some time since my last post and time has certainly flown by. I am hoping to post more on my blog this year.

Above is an image of the front cover of my new book - "Poems for Autism"
This new book is available only on Lulu.com at the moment, but is available worldwide through the Lulu publishing site. Details, as described on Lulu.com, below;

Copyright      Louise Page (Standard Copyright Licence)

Edition          First Edition

Publisher      Louise Page

Published     2 February 2015

Language     English

Pages           86

Binding         Perfect-bound Paperback

Interior Ink    Black & white

Weight          0.18 kg

Dimensions (centimetres) - 14.81 wide x 20.98 tall

 

This book is also available as an instantly downloadable Ebook on Lulu.com 

 

 If you decide to purchase my new book and would like to leave a review or comment on such, please use my page on Lulu.com at the link above ("Poems for Autism") or on my page on LinkedIn - Louise Page

 

Below is the first written review I have received regarding my poetry book I am humbled by Philips' very kind words.

 

Philip Wylie FCA MBA BEng

Value-Added Financial & Media Services

“I can thoroughly recommend Louise's poems, ESPECIALLY for parents and other relatives of autistic individuals because they have a healing effect in an extraordinarily inspirational way. Having worked with Louise on the Nine Degrees project I know her to be a wholesome and caring writer, poet and mum,” (LinkedIn)

 

 

 

Another exciting book, I have been honored to co-author, is the "Nine Degrees of Autism". For all the pre-publication information on this important and unique developmental model for the Autism Spectrum, and the list of world renowned co-authors, please go to "The Nine Degrees of Autism" a new developmental model

 

 

 This image is courtesy of the publisher - Routledge (UK)

Best wishes to you all,

Louise.

 

Back in 2014

Hello again folks.

I have been absent from my blog for some time now, due to having taken approximately 2 years overall off my work due to ill health.
I have jotted the odd post and article on sites such as LinkedIn and a couple of others, but have not been practicing in the counselling field. In my 'time-off' writing has still been one of my obsessive pleasures, and I have mountains of notes weighing down my desk currently. 
Also recently I was commissioned to co-write for a new developmental model for the Autism Spectrum - details of which I will elaborate on soon. This model is still in the process of being finalized and is yet to be passed by a medical/psychology board at a university in England. It was an honor to have been chosen as a co-author for this project and I was very humbled to have received the request.
I also write/post for a website's general science section, regarding earthquake activity (another of my passions -seismology/geology).

In 2014, I will be writing articles and ebooks regarding the Autism Spectrum. Some of these articles will be freely available to read and use on your websites and elsewhere, whilst others (including my books) will be available for purchase, hopefully through this website. I am in the process of piecing everything together and getting a bit better tech savvy in the process :)

Thankyou to those folks who have still been visiting my blog or are new to visiting here. It will be an even better place to pop in on in 2014 and in the meantime you may see some changes to the blog here and there.  

Cheers to you all,
Louise

New Book - Teenagers and Autism

photo copyright of Slavenko Vukasovic - Dreamstime.com

New Book

It has been a while since I have posted on this blog, but hopefully those are interested in my books and other writings/articles may be also interested in my current pursuit of writing a new book regarding teenagers on the Spectrum.

This book will encompass the relationships, emotions, anxieties, communication challenges, and so many other things, which can be experienced by a teen on the Spectrum.  The content of the book and its messages are also very relevant to the parent/carer of a teen on the Spectrum, and will be very much along the lines of a ‘team-effort’ in living life together and navigating life’s challenges, as well as all the many positives.

Once I have waded through my notes (back to 2011), finally pieced together the many chapters and published this book, I will post another note here regarding how and where it can be purchased by those who are interested.

I have several patient and professional persons in Australia and internationally (one a U.S. university professor, teachers, parents and some wonderful individuals (adults on the Spectrum) waiting for me to get this project ‘on-the-road’. Due to experiencing an energy-sapping physical health condition since the middle of 2011 and (and now getting my health gradually back to ‘normal’), I have had to, up until now, put my attention to completing this book on ‘hold’.  I am not practicing as a professional counsellor currently (due to my recent health concern) and have chosen to concentrate on writing for a while. I may resume practicing in 2013.

Special mention

Recently, Donna Williams, an internationally known, highly successful and respected writer/author, artist, singer-song-writer and Autism expert (Donna is on the Spectrum herself), endorsed me (via LinkedIn) for my professionalism, abilities and understanding in the field of Autism/Youth. I am truly honoured to have Donna endorse my work and experience in this field and am humbled by this recognition.   

A Special Thanks

I would sincerely like to thank those kind souls who have been purchasing my books; both the Ebook and hard copy versions.

The proceeds from the sales of these books goes towards assisting my beautiful autistic son with attaining the best possible future I can provide for him. This could mean the purchase of assistance 'materials', a trust fund (for a time in the [hopefully distant] future) and anything else he will need to help him live a contented life.

I am currently compiling more chapters which will revolve around creating breaking new ground and helping other parents (and our autistic children and friends) keep extolling the truths surrounding the family and individuals living with Autism as an indelible part of their lives.

Cheers, Louise

An Autism Connection

Finally, my book called "An Autism Connection", is available for preview and for purchase on Lulu.com.

Click here to access my store front.