Catalog of Asperger Books
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 | Author: Tony Attwood ISBN:1843106698 Publication Date:2008-05-15 List Price:$24.95 Lowest New Price:$15.24 Rank:7268 Average Rating:5.0 Out of 5 Number of Reviews:85 | Description: The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome is the definitive handbook for anyone affected by Asperger's syndrome (AS). It brings together a wealth of information on all aspects of the syndrome for children through to adults. Drawing on case studies and personal accounts from Attwood's extensive clinical experience, and from his correspondence with individuals with AS, this book is both authoritative and extremely accessible. Chapters examine: causes and indications of the syndrome; the diagnosis and its effect on the individual; theory of mind; the perception of emotions in self and others; social interaction, including friendships; long-term relationships; teasing, bullying and mental health issues; the effect of AS on language and cognitive abilities, sensory sensitivity, movement and co-ordination skills; and career development. There is also an invaluable frequently asked questions chapter and a section listing useful resources for anyone wishing to find further information on a particular aspect of AS, as well as literature and educational tools. Essential reading for families and individuals affected by AS as well as teachers, professionals and employers coming in contact with people with AS, this book should be on the bookshelf of anyone who needs to know or is interested in this complex condition. |
Can I Tell You About Asperger Syndrome?: A Guide for Friends and Family
 | Author: Jude Welton ISBN:1843102064 Publication Date:2003-11 List Price:$9.95 Lowest New Price:$5.04 Rank:7891 Average Rating:5.0 Out of 5 Number of Reviews:66 | Description: Meet Adam - a young boy with AS. Adam invites young readers to learn about AS from his perspective. In this book, Adam helps children understand the difficulties faced by a child with AS; he tells them what AS is, what it feels like to have AS and how they can help children with AS by understanding their differences and appreciating their many talents. This book is ideally suited for boys and girls between 7 and 15 years old and also serves as an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions. |
Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger's
 | Author: John Elder Robison ISBN:0307396185 Publication Date:2008-09-09 List Price:$14.95 Lowest New Price:$8.38 Rank:2770 Average Rating:4.0 Out of 5 Number of Reviews:261 | Description: New York Times Bestseller “As sweet and funny and sad and true and heartfelt a memoir as one could find.” —from the foreword by Augusten Burroughs Ever since he was young, John Robison longed to connect with other people, but by the time he was a teenager, his odd habits—an inclination to blurt out non sequiturs, avoid eye contact, dismantle radios, and dig five-foot holes (and stick his younger brother, Augusten Burroughs, in them)—had earned him the label “social deviant.” It was not until he was forty that he was diagnosed with a form of autism called Asperger’s syndrome. That understanding transformed the way he saw himself—and the world. A born storyteller, Robison has written a moving, darkly funny memoir about a life that has taken him from developing exploding guitars for KISS to building a family of his own. It’s a strange, sly, indelible account—sometimes alien yet always deeply human. |
Parenting a Child With Asperger Syndrome: 200 Tips and Strategies
 | Author: Brenda Boyd ISBN:1843101378 Publication Date:2003-10 List Price:$18.95 Lowest New Price:$11.66 Rank:9920 Average Rating:4.5 Out of 5 Number of Reviews:22 | Description: For parents of children with Asperger Syndrome (AS) ordinary care and parenting just doesn't always do it - AS kids need a different approach. Brenda is mother to eleven-year-old Kenneth Hall, author of Asperger Syndrome, the Universe and Everything, and since his diagnosis at the age of eight she has gathered together the parenting ideas and tips that have had a positive effect on Kenneth's life. 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. |
All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome
 | Author: Kathy Hoopmann ISBN:1843104814 Publication Date:2006-10-26 List Price:$14.95 Lowest New Price:$9.17 Rank:13903 Average Rating:4.5 Out of 5 Number of Reviews:114 | Description: All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome takes a playful look at Asperger Syndrome (AS), drawing inspiration from the feline world in a way that will strike a chord with all those who are familiar with AS. Delightful color photographs of cats bring to life familiar characteristics such as sensitive hearing, scampering at the first sign of being stroked and particular eating habits. Touching, humorous and insightful, this book evokes the difficulties and joys of raising a child who is different and leaves the reader with a sense of the dignity, individuality and potential of people with AS. This engaging book is an ideal, gentle introduction to the world of AS. |
Freaks, Geeks & Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence
 | Author: Luke Jackson ISBN:1843100983 Publication Date:2002-08-15 List Price:$18.95 Lowest New Price:$10.00 Rank:5341 Average Rating:4.5 Out of 5 Number of Reviews:65 | Description: Have you ever been called a freak or a geek? Have you ever felt like one? Luke Jackson is 13 years old and has Asperger Syndrome. Over the years Luke has learned to laugh at such names but there are other aspects of life which are more difficult. Adolescence and the teenage years are a minefield of emotions, transitions and decisions and when a child has Asperger Syndrome, the result is often explosive. Luke has three sisters and one brother in various stages of their adolescent and teenage years but he is acutely aware of just how different he is and how little information is available for adolescents like himself. Drawing from his own experiences and gaining information from his teenage brother and sisters, he wrote this enlightening, honest and witty book in an attempt to address difficult topics such as bullying, friendships, when and how to tell others about AS, school problems, dating, relationships and morality. Luke writes briefly about his younger autistic and AD/HD brothers, providing amusing insights into the antics of his younger years and advice for parents, carers and teachers of younger AS children. However, his main reason for writing was because "so many books are written about us, but none are written directly to adolescents with Asperger Syndrome. I thought I would write one in the hope that we could all learn together." |
The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome: A guide to an Intimate Relationship with a Partner who has Asperger Syndrome
 | Author: Maxine C. Aston ISBN:1931282048 Publication Date:2002-02-11 List Price:$11.95 Lowest New Price:$6.02 Rank:21851 Average Rating:4.5 Out of 5 Number of Reviews:25 | Description: Based on research, her experiences as a counselor specializing in this area, as well as her personal relationship experiences, the author explores the relationships of adults with Asperger Syndrome. By using quotations and real-life examples to illustrate her points, she achieves a balance of factual information and compassionate understanding. Practical, everyday topics include living and coping with AS, anger and AS, getting the message across, sex and AS, parenting, staying together and AS cannot be blamed for everything. |
Asperger Syndrome And Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions For Tantrums, Rage And Meltdowns
 | Author: Brenda Smith Myles ISBN:1931282706 Publication Date:2005-03-29 List Price:$21.95 Lowest New Price:$13.32 Rank:33775 Average Rating:4.5 Out of 5 Number of Reviews:56 | Description: This expanded edition of the bestselling AAPC classic offers both parents and professionals tried-and-true solutions to minimize and circumvent the often frightening circumstances that surround the rage cycle not only for the child with Asperger Syndrome but others in the environment as well. In addition to almost doubling the section on interventions, this highly practical and user-friendly resource also focuses on the reactions of the adults around the child. This detailed book takes the reader through the stages of the rage cycle and emphasizes the importance of utilizing the teachable moments before and after a rage episode. |
Asperger Syndrome and Long-Term Relationships
 | Author: Ashley Stanford ISBN:1843107341 Publication Date:2002-11-15 List Price:$17.95 Lowest New Price:$15.64 Rank:26061 Average Rating:5.0 Out of 5 Number of Reviews:12 | Description: Ashley Stanford is married to a man with Asperger Syndrome, and her book provides the answers to many of the questions asked by the increasing number of people in that situation. She explains how behaviors that may have appeared odd - or even downright irritating - are the manifestation of AS, and shows how understanding can lead to greater tolerance or to change. Stanford provides a wealth of strategies for living successfully with the more uncompromising aspects of AS, pointing out that AS also brings enormous strengths to a relationship, and emphasizes the value of understanding. Including many quotes from people in long-term AS relationships, the book describes many positive solutions that have worked for other couples. |
Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
 | Author: Tony Attwood ISBN:1853025771 Publication Date:1998-01 List Price:$18.95 Lowest New Price:$9.48 Rank:34653 Average Rating:4.5 Out of 5 Number of Reviews:69 | Description: Tony Attwood's guide will assist parents and professionals with the identification, treatment and care of both children and adults with Asperger's Syndrome. The book provides a description and analysis of the unusual characteristics of the syndrome and practical strategies to reduce those that are most conspicuous or debilitating. Beginning with a chapter on diagnosis, including an assessment test, the book covers all aspects of the syndrome from language to social behaviour and motor clumsiness, concluding with a chapter based on the questions most frequently asked by those who come into contact with individuals with this syndrome. Covering the available literature in full, this guide brings together the most relevant and useful information on Asperger's Syndrome, incorporating case studies from the author's own practical experience as a Clinical Psychologist, with examples of, and numerous quotations from people with Asperger's Syndrome. |
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