An Asperger Dictionary of Everyday Expressions
Ian Stuart-Hamilton
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Description for An Asperger Dictionary of Everyday Expressions
Paperback. This dictionary aims to dispel any confusion that arises from the misinterpretation of language. It provides explanations of over 5000 idiomatic expressions and a useful guide to their politeness level. Each expression is accompanied by a clear explanation of its meaning and when and how it might be used. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; JMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 14. Weight in Grams: 388.
This revised and expanded edition adds over 300 new expressions that help unlock the meaning of everyday expressions.
Both informative and entertaining, the book addresses an important aspect of social communication for people with Asperger Syndrome, who use direct, precise language and `take things literally'. This dictionary aims to dispel any confusion that arises from the misinterpretation of language. It provides explanations of over 5000 idiomatic expressions and a useful guide to their politeness level. Each expression is accompanied by a clear explanation of its meaning and when and how it might be used. The expressions are taken from ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781843105183
SKU
V9781843105183
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-6
About Ian Stuart-Hamilton
Professor Ian Stuart-Hamilton was successively a researcher or lecturer at the Universities of Manchester, Lancaster, Buckingham and Worcester, and is currently Professor of Developmental Psychology and Faculty Head of Research at University of Glamorgan.
Reviews for An Asperger Dictionary of Everyday Expressions
The reference guide is a light-hearted yet comprehensive reference tool with bucketloads of useful information, and a few fascinating surprises to boot, for people with or without Asperger's syndrome.
Society Guardian This second edition of An Asperger Dictionary of Everday Expressions, written by Ian Stuart- Hamilton, is a helpful guide for people who are on the Autistic spectrum and ... Read more
Society Guardian This second edition of An Asperger Dictionary of Everday Expressions, written by Ian Stuart- Hamilton, is a helpful guide for people who are on the Autistic spectrum and ... Read more