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More Than Little Professors: Children with Asperger Syndrome: In Their Own Words

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If you've met one kid with Asperger's... you've met ONE kid with Asperger's. "More Than Little Professors," on the other hand, has quotes, essays, etc, from more than 70 children and teens with this high-functioning autism spectrum disorder. It's fascinating to compare their different experiences and thought processes. And then there are the occasionally startling similarities (e.g., two preschoolers whose favorite number is "googleplex"!) No other book will give you as much insight into how kids with AS think, talk, and act, as this one. Definitely a "must-read" for anyone who lives with or teaches kids on the spectrum.

I wish I'd had this book when my son, now eighteen, started his long and arduous journey through the school system. I kept hearing: "We just don't understand him." Or people would read a bit about Asperger Syndrome and decide that he couldn't be creative, couldn't feel empathy. My son has a poem in this book that is an answer to them. Furthermore, this book is a delight to read, so it will be read! This will go a long way toward shattering the stereotypes. Bravo!

More Than Little Proffessors is an awesome book! I felt like I was reading one of those Chicken Soup for the ____ soul books, where I'm reading short stories that are easy to read, put a smile on my face and leave me feeling good the rest of the day. Plus, with my son having Aspergers, I could relate to most of them and it made me laugh. Love this book!

Disorders of any type can be confusing, misunderstood and labeled as some thing negative therefore discrediting a person or groups of people without recognizing a person's true talents and abilities. This is a brilliant collection of stories, poems, and comments from children with Asperger Syndrome. Defining Asperger Syndrome in a brief textbook definition and then this book takes you on a beautiful journey through the eyes and mind of those who have Asperger Syndrome through their own words, pictures and explanation is a true gift. This allows readers into their world to see the vast spectrum in which they function. Author Lisa Barrett Mann, M.S. Ed., guides the reader through this collection with her unique insight on life with these often times, misunderstood, fascinating children and youth. Dispelling myths and providing an opportunity for others to appreciate and gain better understanding of children with Asperger Syndrome as told through their own words, drawings and comments, is commendable in getting others outside of their box and appreciating the uniqueness that do not quite fit the "general mold" of society. This is a book to read with your children; discuss with your friends and to share with the world. Brilliantly designed and visually artistic this takes a complex disorder and breaks it down for almost anyone could understand.

Tonya Thul-Theis
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This book peaks into the workings of an Asperger mind from very early ages to adolescents who have experienced life living with this condition. My daughter was a contributor and it was like a breath of fresh air to read it for the first time. After living a life full of misunderstandings this book allowed my daughter to express her true self without ridicule. She was blown away by how much she related to "that way of thinking" by the other contributors. It would make a nice gift for relatives and friends of an Asperger child because it will give them a personal perspective into the very individual Asperger world.

Opens a window to understanding the potential of those with Asperger Syndrome. My association is mainly with a ten year old so, the broad age range of contributors with Aspergers was very helpful. The book indicates at least some USA Schools have better programs in place than in Australia. Books like this encourage us to try harder.

This book is chock full of stories, poems, essays and drawings by children with Asperger's which entertained and inspired me. Caroline Levine