Farewell Donna Williams [Polly Samuel] 1963 -2017

photo - courtesy of donnawilliams.net

It was with heartfelt sadness that we learnt of Donna's passing recently.

Professionally, Donna was an inspiration and amazingly talented woman. Her devotion to advocacy for the Autism communities was expressed passionately, creativity and with a wonderful zest. The times that Donna and I were able to either sit together and chat - particularly the time Donna spent with my youngest son, instantly noticeable was a mutual connection between them - or communicate via email, were always fun, interesting, and offered a kindred spirit of souls living with and working in the Autism field.

Donna offered not only mutually complementary insights, but her wonderfully cheeky sense of humour in sharing her understanding, empathy, knowledge and unselfish willingness to devote her time to those who either sought her advice/counsel or those fortunate enough too to have her delight in sharing one on one chat time and friendship with her. 

Donna's gifts of writing, paintings and indelible knowledge of the Autism Spectrum; beautiful soul and passions, will leave this world with an irreplaceable legacy of vitally important knowledge and wisdom. 

Donna is survived by her soulmate and perfect-match Chris. They were so blessed to be each other's partner. Bless you Chris. xx

Will miss you Donna xxx

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 ;) 

Valentine's Day

Some folks don't have someone to share Valentine's Day with. This poem is for these souls.

Valentines Day

Gifts and red roses may come your way

On this the 14^th, love’s Valentines Day.

For some there is no us or gifts to give

When in the moment, alone they must live.

Anticipation of receiving a token of care

Is just a whisper of hope in the air.

But all is not lost in the heart felt stakes

If the love for ones-self quietly awakes.

At peace with alone-ness and without pain

Of old worn paths, life’s not the same.

Share a raised glass in the mirror with self

Delivers past woes to the dim, dusty shelf.

Maybe tomorrow a kindred spirit will see

How rich your kind soul is and can be.

Never to worry when envisioning the day

When others are gifting the red rose splay.

Smile and know that love and peace can begin

With allowing ones-self to love from within.

Here is a rose, a thought gift from me

If on this day you feel a wee bit lonely.

Louise Page 2015

"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

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“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.