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Brenda Kennedy > Music > Banish The Blue Days
Brenda's debut album is an interesting Euroceltic fusion of folk, jazz and country, featuring the musical talents of various former Van Morrison side men. The songs feature a rich tapestry of organic instruments supporting Brenda’s warm, unpretentious Kirsty Macoll-like vocals and heartfelt understated lyrics. The title track could easily be imagined wafting out of a Parisian cafe.
Brenda Kennedy > Books > Parenting a Child with Asperger Syndrome
For parents of children with Asperger Syndrome (AS) ordinary care and parenting just doesn't always do it - AS kids need a different approach. Among other aspects, Brenda discusses parents' reaction to their child's AS, from pre-diagnosis to acceptance of the condition, and gives advice on how parents can better understand 'Planet Asperger'.
With an extensive section of practical tips for issues such as anger management and communication, this book will help parents to respond positively to the challenge of AS and find the 'treasure' in their child's way of being.
Brenda Kennedy > Books > Asperger Syndrome, the Swan and the Burglar
Ryan often seems to get the wrong end of the stick - which can make life tough. But when his twin brother Danny says he is going to 'kill' him things become serious. In Ryan's mind, there is only one way he can protect himself now. He must join the notorious Kelly Gang!
Brenda Kennedy > Books > Appreciating Asperger Syndrome
In many respects, Asperger Syndrome (AS) has a more negative image than it deserves, and often this is because of the challenge it represents to other people. In this book, Brenda challenges negative perceptions of AS and shows that, in the right circumstances and with the right attitude, a diagnosis of Aspergers can be viewed as a positive experience.
Exploring 300 different characteristics of AS, Boyd acknowledges the negative perceptions of these characteristics but goes on to advocate the large number of advantages to the Aspergers way of thinking for individuals with AS, those around them and society as a whole. For every negative, Boyd proves there are many more positives.
