Books with author Laura L. Smith

This book is a composition of powerful, poignant and perceptive poems that depict life on the autism spectrum. Written by a young person with High Functioning Autism, the poems reflect on her school and college years, capturing sadness at being marginalised as well as appreciation for the people who supported her.The poems provide important insights on the difficulties that people on the autism spectrum face, including deep anxiety and developing social relationships. Although 1 in 100 people have this condition, as it affects everyone differently, it is often misunderstood and ignored.Lauren’s book adds to the calls for perception of autism to be widened, encouraging a positive and informed attitude towards those with this complex condition.

A young adult movie story! Twelve-year-old Ashley Enright lives in Donnybrook, a small town on the coast of Maine, with her parents and younger sister, Kelly. In the summer, she loves to wear her New York Mets baseball cap, ride her bicycle and write stories. She enjoys spending time with her best friend, Josh Stewart, who draws comic books featuring super-heroes. She also enjoys solving mysteries and is becoming known in town for "Ashley Enright Investigations." Ashley isn't nosey, just curious and intelligent. On a hot summer day, Ashley and Josh decide to go swimming at Miller's Pond rather than visit the new community pool. They meet a new friend, Kaitlyn, who could help Josh realize his dream of having his comic books published. They also sadly discover that one of Donnybrook's last wildlife refuges is about to disappear forever. Ashley and Josh unearth a secret that could save Miller's Pond and its wildlife inhabitants. Will it be in time to save the habitat?

This book is a composition of powerful, poignant and perceptive poems that depict life on the autism spectrum. Written by a young person with High Functioning Autism, the poems reflect on her school and college years, capturing sadness at being marginalised as well as appreciation for the people who supported her.The poems provide important insights on the difficulties that people on the autism spectrum face, including deep anxiety and developing social relationships. Although 1 in 100 people have this condition, as it affects everyone differently, it is often misunderstood and ignored.Lauren’s book adds to the calls for perception of autism to be widened, encouraging a positive and informed attitude towards those with this complex condition.