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Tony Attwood (Author), Lorna Wing (Foreword)
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1853025771 978-1853025778 January 15, 1998 1
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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Product Details

  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub; 1 edition (January 15, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1853025771
  • ISBN-13: 978-1853025778
  • Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.7 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (69 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,041 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Tony Attwood is a practising Clinical Psychologist who specialises in the field of Asperger's Syndrome. For the last 25 years he has met and worked with several hundred individuals with this syndrome, ranging widely in age, ability and background.

 

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167 of 171 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I could have used this book in my youth!, November 20, 1999
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This review is from: Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals (Paperback)
In the Preface, Attwood mentions meeting over a thousand individuals with Asperger's Syndrome, ranging widely in age, ability, and background, and of being impressed by some of their abilities. As an AS person myself, I am impressed by Attwood's understanding of these individuals as real people, and by the simple straightforward language used. Temple Grandin's review, as printed on the back cover of this book, said that the book would have been a great benefit to her as a teenager and young adult. It also includes positive aspects of Asperger's Syndrome. Her full review summed up the book well and could well have been included in this series of reviews. There are eight main chapters, titled Diagnosis, Social Behaviour, Language, Interests and Routine, Motor Clumsiness, Cognition, Sensory Sensitivity, and Frequently Asked Questions. There are also three appendices, including Diagnostic Criteria. And there are References, Subject Index, and Author Index. Only of late has there been a widening of knowledge of Asperger's Syndrome. This is a book that has measurably helped, and will be useful for quite a while yet.
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74 of 76 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A "must have" for all parents and educators of Asperger's, February 22, 1999
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This review is from: Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals (Paperback)
This book was the best I have found so far. As a parent of a 7-year-old with this syndrome, it has beem my "Bible" since I got it. I never realized how much my son fit the diagnosis. For any parents with doubts about your child's diagnosis, this will ease your doubts. This book is very "layperson" friendly and easy to understand. I have given a copy to anyone who deals with my son. It has helped them also, to best deal with him. Very well written and easy to understand. Thank- you Tony Attwood!!!
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51 of 53 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars If someone you love has Aspergers, you need this book, April 25, 2000
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Not many books can truly be called "must-have", but if you have a child with Aspergers, teach a child with Aspergers or deal in any way with a child with Aspergers, you NEED this book. I find myself referring so often back to it to help me understand my 5 year old son. I think my favorite part of this book is that it's positive---it doesn't gloss over the tough parts of life with AS, but it leaves you feeling the author truly likes and admires those with AS. I have lend this book to all my son's teachers, my parents and many others. It's amazing how it deals with the big issues, like school, dealing with changes and socialization, and even helped me understand little issues like why my son is obsessed with Thomas the Tank Engine!
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As the postman delivered the letters to Number 20, the young girl strode down the path towards him. Read the first page
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comic strip conversations, motor clumsiness, autistic continuum, classic autism, social stories, high functioning autism, auditory sensitivity, social skills group
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Rarely Frequently, Temple Grandin, Hans Asperger, Carol Gray, Lorna Wing, Attention Deficit Disorder, Comic Strip Conversations, High Functioning Autism, Social Stories, Donna Williams, Leo Kanner, United States, Tourette Syndrome, Darren White, Star Trek, Sula Wolff
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