The Passionate Mind

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

Wendy Lawson is a psychologist, lecturer, and author who has operated her own private practice for many years. She was awarded fourth place as ‘Victorian Australian of the Year’ in 2008. Originally diagnosed as intellectually disabled, then as schizophrenic in her teens, Wendy was finally diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum in 1994. The mother of four children, Wendy has been married, separated, and divorced. She has experienced the death of one of her teenage sons, lost friends and status due to being openly gay, faced ill health, and is recently coming to terms with the fact that she is aging. Wendy’s youngest son is also on the autism spectrum.