The Everything Parent's Guide To Children With Asperger's Syndrome: Help, Hope, And Guidance (Everything (Parenting)) [Paperback]

William Stillman (Author)

Book Description

Series: Everything (Parenting) | Publication Date: December 6, 2004

Parents learn how to:
- Begin the process of seeking diagnosis
- Introduce their child to social settings
- Build positive relationships inside and outside the family unit
- Prepare their child for adolescence and adulthood

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

From "The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Asperger's Syndrome," author William Stillman's definition of AS: "Asperger's Syndrome is the natural way by which some perceive the world from an alternate perspective and logic, creating misunderstandings, misinterpretations and social challenges when one attempts to assimilate with the world at large."

About the Author

William Stillman is the author of Demystifying the Autistic Experience and has made numerous television appearances, including Maury Povich. He has been actively involved with the special needs community for nearly twenty years. He speaks nationally and conducts private consultations. He is on several autism/Asperger's advisory boards; serves as coordinator for the Lonesomes Doves, a Pennsylvania-based group of Facilitated Communication users; and has been appointed to Pennsylvania's Autism Task Force.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media; 2 edition (December 6, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593371535
• ISBN-13: 978-1593371531
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #369,222 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

William Stillman is the award-winning author of 10 special needs parenting books including his groundbreaking work "Autism and the God Connection," the first study of profound spiritual and metaphysical giftedness of some individuals with autism. His books have been featured on "The Glenn Beck Show" and the NBC-TV hit "Parenthood." To date, his books have been translated in three languages. Stillman has also written for The Huffington Post and BasilandSpice.com. He is one of the autism authorities at Sharecare.com, an online health and wellness platform created by Dr. Oz, HARPO Productions, and Discovery Communications. As an adult with Asperger's Syndrome, a mild "cousin" of autism, Stillman endeavors to highlight the exquisite sensitivities of our most valuable, wise, and loving "teachers." His Web site is www.williamstillman.com.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book on AS, April 3, 2005

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Laura Maia - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Everything Parent's Guide To Children With Asperger's Syndrome: Help, Hope, And Guidance (Everything (Parenting)) (Paperback)

This is a must read book if your child has been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. I found it very informative and helpful. The author not only understands how AS kids think he gives wonderful advice about how to deal with just about any problem that they might face from childhood through college.

I have read just about every book I can get my hands on since my son was diagnosed and this is one of the better ones. I would highly recommend this book to parents and teachers of children with AS. I will be giving a copy of this book to every teacher my son has!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A WONDERFUL RESOURCE, January 11, 2005

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Katie's Mom - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Everything Parent's Guide To Children With Asperger's Syndrome: Help, Hope, And Guidance (Everything (Parenting)) (Paperback)

This book is an invaluable resource for anyone who knows or works with individuals on the autism spectrum.
My daughter has aspergers syndrome, and I was so thrilled to find many of my questions, some of which I was too afraid to ask, answered gently and honestly in this book. I was so impressed, actually, that I immediately bought copies for the grandparents, so that they can understand our child better, as well.
This book is the Asperger's Parent equivalent of "What to Expect when You're Expecting".
Not only will parents find it helpful, but professionals working with children with Aspergers/Autism.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A True Blessing for my Family!, April 18, 2006

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Michelle Bodine "Crazy Chel" (Richland WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Everything Parent's Guide To Children With Asperger's Syndrome: Help, Hope, And Guidance (Everything (Parenting)) (Paperback)

After my 11 yr old was diagnosed with Asperger's our doctor loaned me her copy of this book. By chapter two I had ordered my own copy.
Clear examples, straight forward language, no mumbo-jumbo. But enough love, understanding and humor to allow any one to appreciate how special our Aspie family members really are.