Unintentional Humor; Celebrating the Literal Mind - Softcover

Linda Gund Anderson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 098345096X ISBN 13: 9780983450962

Publisher: Gund Pub, 2011

Synopsis

Inspired by a boy with autism, Unintentional Humor™ is a laugh-out-loud book that highlights the ambiguity of the English language when experienced by a literal mind. Literal interpretations of common expressions such as “Surfing the web,” “You’re in the dog house,” and “Pig out” demonstrate how humor can be used to increase understanding of cultural and developmental language barriers. Unintentional Humor™ is filled with eighty-five true stories and ninety original cartoon illustrations providing great family entertainment for people of all ages. The twenty-three pages of definitions make Unintentional Humor™ an effective teaching tool for both home and school. Unintentional Humor™ is being developed into school curriculum, learning materials, and a series of additional books.

About this title

About the Author:

After years of grappling with her son Brent’s communication challenges, author Linda Gund Anderson was determined to help others understand the language differences he encountered. Initially focused on the literal interpretation of language experienced by many on the autism spectrum, her message quickly spread to a much larger audience. Using hundreds of the stories collected over the years, she worked together with her son and cartoonist Alan J. Lewis to draw what Brent saw in his literal mind. The unique combination of Brent’s true stories and Linda’s humor provide comic relief that everyone enjoys. Alan J. Lewis is the primary cartoonist for Unintentional Humor™. He spent countless hours working with Brent to accurately draw his literal mind. Alan began drawing at an early age and has traveled the world pursuing his art career. He is a talented freelance artist who resides in Colorado.

About this edition

• Publisher: Gund Pub
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 098345096X
• ISBN 13: 9780983450962
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 174
• Illustrator: Alan J.Lewis, Brett Bednorz