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How to Be Yourself in a World That's Different: An Asperger's Syndrome Study Guide for Adolescents

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I was actually quite disappointed in this book. I have really liked other books by this author in the past, but this one is more like an etiquette book than anything else, just a list of rules, and that is not what Asperger's kids need. Certainly there are some good points in the book, and Asperger's kids do need more reminders, but the presentation style is not especially effective. The idea of using cards perhaps has some merit, but on the whole I think the similar book by Dr. Jed Baker (The Picture Book of Social Stories, or something like that) does a better job of helping Asperger's kids make sense of social situations.

If you are the sort of person who responds well to a rigourous, structured, self disciplined approach to things then you'll probably like this. Personally, I'm not that sort of person and I got tired just reading it.

The author says "THIS BOOK CAN HELP YOU CHANGE THE COURSE OF YOUR LIFE". What follows is a series of short tips and advice about everyday things and getting practice relating to others. It probably won't change your life.

It's a nice little book though with much that is positive and helpful to say and a very nice section on the science behind defining Aspergers which I found very interesting.