Finding Out About Asperger's Syndrome, High-Functioning Autism and Pdd (Paperback)

by Gunilla Gerland (Author) "Perhaps you have just learned that you or someone you know has Asperger's syndrome or autism..." (more)
Key Phrases: Hans Asperger

Product Details

• Paperback: 46 pages
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers; 1 edition (May 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1853028401
• ISBN-13: 978-1853028403
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,110,332 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best, July 24, 2000

By A Customer

This book is meant to be read by children who have Asperger's syndrome or high functioning autism and is the best. My eleven year old son who has Asperger's enjoyed reading it tremendously and said he would re-read it. I've bought him other books on explaining his diagnosis but they have been rather negative in one way or another and I have been unable to give them to him. Not this one - it is very positive and reassuring. A couple of the other reviwers obviously misunderstood the purpose of this book - it is for children only.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Warm and Reassuring, October 10, 2000

By	D Harrison (Weatherford, TX USA) - See all my reviews

I read this book to my 10 year old who responded "Mom? Did you tell her about me?" Gunilla Gerland writes in simple terms, gives simple examples and simple explanations for a very confusing diagnosis. Her message is clear: "We are different, but that's not a bad thing and it's not a reason to feel bad about ourselves or to let other people make us feel bad about ourselves. Being different can be a very good thing!"

While I won't say it's a perfect book, it's definately warmly written and has a reassuring feel for a child who has just been told they have Aspergers Syndrome.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple, Easy to Understand, Phenominal Book!, December 27, 2001

By	"jessica2jessica" (Wauwatosa, WI) - See all my reviews

As a special education teacher, I am always looking for ways to teach my aides and regular education teachers about different disabilities and to help them understand that each mind works differently. This book is short, concise, very simply stated and yet is packed with amazing information that anyone can understand. I shared it with several people who knew little of Auspergers, Autism, and PDD and they were all extremely grateful for the information and walked away understanding better. The book breaks down what life may be like for someone with A.S., Autism, or PDD regarding sensory interpretations, eye contact, etc. and is organized to give a complete understanding without overwhelming one with too much information. We are buying several more copies for our school district!!