Liane Holliday Willey and one of her daughters both have Asperger Syndrome. In * Asperger Syndrome in the Familyshe looks, with honesty, wisdom and humor, at the implications this has for her family, both the Aspie and the non-Aspie members. Through personal vignettes, frank discussions and practical suggestions for dealing with everything from major to minor Aspie challenges, Liane, her husband and their three daughters bravely open their home to their readers, inviting them to look behind the curtains at their version of Aspie life. Not only does the book underscore the importance of mutual support and respect in an Aspie family - in fact in any family - it offers practical help for families in similar situations. This is a rich and positive book that will speak to all those whose lives have been affected by Asperger Syndrome.
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Liane Holliday Willey is a doctor of education, a writer and a researcher who specializes in the fields of psycholinguistics and learning style differences. Dr. Willey has a wonderful husband, three happy children, dedicated parents and an active social life. She also has Asperger Syndrome, just like her youngest daughter. Dr. Willey's previous book, Pretending to Be Normal, described her life with Asperger Syndrome and became an international success, attracting enthusiastic reviews. A frequent guest lecturer on 'aspie' topics, Dr. Willey is an energetic educator and advocate of Asperger issues.
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Liane Holliday Willey is an author, avid horsewoman and owner of an equestrian show barn. She has her doctorate of education with a specialty in pschyolinguistics. She taught at the university level for over 15 years. Liane likes to share her experiences of living with Asperger's syndrome with audiences world wide, including in her presentations humor and positive insight along with the real and not so happy memories she has gathered in her almost 50 years. A good day for Liane includes time with her children, a ride on her horse, late hours with a good book and lots of TV. You can reach Liane at aspienews@yahoo.com or kirkshirefarm@yahoo.com.
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It wasn't until I read this book that I finally understood some of what my Asperger's son is going through. Although I have read many clinically oriented books, and I cognitively understood what was going on, it was this book that helped me to emotionally understand him.
This book led me to level with his siblings about his problem and add them to his support team rather than leaving them in the wake of his embarassing behavior and telling them to leave him alone. This book spoke very powerfully about needing and giving comfort to those who are scared -- and all of us are scared of something sometime. The author spoke convincingly of comfort packs that a person can take with them if they anticipate stress and need to be calmed. After reading that, I looked quite differently at my teenagers' Walkmans and my Asperger's son's unusual choice of modern equivalents to his old security blanket.
This book had a very positive effect on how my family has responded to all of our children, but especially my son with Asperger's.
The fact that this book was written by someone with Asperger's has another impact: hope for a supportive and fullfilling adult life for my son.
I would recommend this book to someone who is somewhat familier with the disorder. It wouldn't be the first book to read, but maybe the second or third.
35 of 36 people found the following review helpful
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When I learned that Liane Holliday-Willey had written a second book on Asperger's syndrome, I raced to amazon.com to buy it. I was not disappointed, but, found out that, in fact, Dr. Holliday-Willey exceeded my expectations in a well-written work which skillfully intersperses her personal observations with hints and helps for anyone connected with Asperger's syndrome. This book should be required reading for anyone remotely connected with Asperger's, be it a person with AS him/herself, a spouse, friend, "significant other," parent, relative, or teacher of a person with Asperger's syndrome. Liane Willey has a wonderful, poetic style of writing and I look forward to future works from her.
Mary (AS adult)
32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
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I am the "significant other" of a newly diagnosed Aspie. Last week I ended our one year plus relationship because I just couldn't face another day of trying to solve the NT/Aspie puzzle. I was trapped in a vicious cycle of confussion, frustration, anger, resentment and guilt. I searched the Internet endlessly for an answer...what is Asperger's Syndrome? The clinical definitions and observations were useless. I wanted to know why the man I loved chose to repeat previous conversations verbatim, mimic the gestures and actions of others and stand uncomfortably close to complete strangers. This book gave me the answers and it gave me hope. It has become my "owner's guide" or my "operating manual" if you will. Thanks to Liane Holliday Wiley I have found renewed strength to fight for the man I love.
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This book gave me a perspective of how a mother with asperger's syndrome handles herself and raising 3 girls, one of which has asperger's syndrome also, and keeping her marriage... Read more
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Best book for parents of Aspies
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Published on January 6, 2010 by Readtokids
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Liane Holiday Wiley's Redefining Normal: Asperger's Syndrome in the Family is an interesting look in the life of a family with members diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, a... Read more
Published on December 20, 2008 by Athalia Stoneback
a refreshing look at Asperger's Syndrome
Liane Holliday Willey has written an account of her family's life with Asperger's Syndrome that may make you laugh just as often as it brings a tear to your eye. Read more
Published on June 19, 2008 by Lorel Shea
Her advice applies to families of all types
I have read her first book, "Pretending To Be Normal" and thought I was reading about myself. I have never been diagnosed with AS but have suspected that I have it for as long as... Read more
Published on September 14, 2006 by kohoutekdriver8
What to do once you know who you are
I recommend this book even if you haven't read Liane Holliday Willey's previous book "Pretending to be Normal". Read more
Published on November 9, 2001 by Kristi A. Sakai
great follow up
i think the above tilte says it all. god for aspies and those who deal with them.
Published on June 27, 2001 by YVETTE MOHILL
Excellent resource!
A great book for anyone associated with family's who live with Asperger Syndrome. Practical ideas are interwoven among interesting stories told from a first person perspective. Read more
Published on May 14, 2001
A treasure trove of practical advice!
Liane Holliday Willey has compiled a treasure trove of practical advice for families and individuals affected by Asperger's Syndrome.
Published on April 28, 2001 by Lars E. Perner
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'She won't speak,' I told my youngest daughter's early childhood teacher. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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'She won't speak,' I told my youngest daughter's early childhood teacher. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
aspie daughter, many aspies, regular world Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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- Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Tony Attwood on 4 pages
- Nonverbal Learning Disabilities: The Syndrome and the Model by Byron P. Rourke in Front Matter
- Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at Home: A Parent's Guide by Pamela B. Tanguay in Front Matter
- Eating an Artichoke: A Mother's Perspective on Asperger Syndrome by Echo R. Fling in Front Matter
- Pretending to Be Normal: Living With Asperger's Syndrome by Liane Holliday Willey in Front Matter
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- Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Complete Guide to Understanding Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and Other ASDs by Chantal Sicile-Kira on page 306, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Asperger Syndrome and Your Child: A Parent's Guide by Michael D. Powers in Front Matter, and page 285
- Asperger Syndrome and Your Child: A Parent's Guide by Michael D. Powers in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum: A Parent's Guide to the Cognitive, Social, Physical, and Transition Needs ofTeenagers with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Chantal Sicile-Kira on page 84, and Back Matter
- Asperger's Syndrome And Sexuality: From Adolescence Through Adulthood by Isabelle Henault on page 15, and Back Matter
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