Asperger's Syndrome and Sensory Issues: Practical Solutions for Making Sense of the World [Paperback]

Brenda Smith Myles (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 129 pages
• Publisher: Autism Asperger Publishing Company; Reprint edition (January 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967251486
• ISBN-13: 978-0967251486
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #435,091 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars ONLY FOR NON-ASPERGERS, June 21, 2001

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D. Agrawal "mbt fan" (New York, ny USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Asperger's Syndrome and Sensory Issues: Practical Solutions for Making Sense of the World (Paperback)

I am an adult with Aspergers and bought the book after reading the great reviews here. Although it is a good book that shows some aspects of the Aspergers world to outsiders, for us who live and swim in it, this was an unsatisfying book. It merely scratches the surface of our world. Buy it if you want just a glimpse in.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative and entertaining in equal measures, June 25, 2003

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John Harpur (Trim, Meath, IRELAND) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Asperger's Syndrome and Sensory Issues: Practical Solutions for Making Sense of the World (Paperback)

This book brings a much more detailed perspective on early adult life on the autistic spectrum than many others. The fact that it is looking at AS through a man's eyes is also worth noting. The author touchs on career choice issues that many with AS have agonised over. To disclose or not to disclose being the Big Question. I won't spoil your reading by recounting the author's experiences.

The book describes 'relationships' in candid AS terms. There is a huge amount here for researchers and professionals to dwell on. However, the book is not a guidebook for managing relationships better (or even getting into them) and a crucial metacommentary on events in the book is largely absent.

Overall I enjoyed this book. Most readers will find the latter half of the book dealing with college and adult life more revealing than the first half, in my opinion. The book presents AS in sharp tones on occasion. It is a 'warts and all' narrative, but I highly recommend reading it.

21 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars valuable information, November 28, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Asperger's Syndrome and Sensory Issues: Practical Solutions for Making Sense of the World (Paperback)

For several years those who work with children with Aspeger Syndrome have recognized that they have sensory issues that may require modifications. This book explains what these issues are and presents strategies that can make a difference in the lives of children with Asperger Syndrome.