Perfect Targets: Asperger Syndrome and Bullying--Practical Solutions for Surviving the Social World (Paperback)

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Perfect Targets is jam packed with easy-to-implement solutions for identifying, resolving, and preventing bullying. -- Stephen M. Shore, Author, Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome; Board president, Asperger's Association of New England

Perfect Targets lets readers experience the devastating and long-term effects that bullying can have on individuals. -- Amanda Lautenschlager, parent

Perfect Targets provides helpful guidelines for administrators, teachers, and parents. A MUST READ for all parents and professionals. -- Diane Adreon, associate director, University of Miami Center for Autism & Related Disabilities

Product Description

Most children and adolescents with high-functioning autism and Asperger Syndrome are victims of bullying at school and in the community. Indeed, some of their unique behaviors and characteristics make many of these children easy targets for chronic, frequent and severe bullying.

This book takes an honest look at the different types of bullying and the actions adults must take to curb bullying, thereby helping to prevent the often lifelong effects of this insidious form of behavior on victims. Practical strategies and solutions at the school, class and individual level are presented.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 204 pages
• Publisher: Autism Asperger Publishing Co.; illustrated edition edition (October 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931282188
• ISBN-13: 978-1931282185
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #216,861 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful guide for parents, February 16, 2004

By	V. Hll "celtic cool" - See all my reviews

As the mom of an Aspie who is being bullied I found the information timely and helpful. Harrassment is a very complex issue, but this book breaks it down into all it's components nicely. The real life stories just broke your heart, but are all too familliar.

The aspect I found the most surprising was on the kids who want to help but instead are on the sidelines watching it happen, and why they act that way. Each situation is different, but I feel this book will be helpful to most parents with an Aspie child. Maybe one of the true life stories will speak to your situation. The insights given by one AS adult looking back on his bullied childhood was very helpful to me in our situation.

At the very least, it is comforting to know that as a parent you aren't alone in your pain!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential resource for parents and educators, October 8, 2006

By	Maureen Petro (North Massapequa, New York USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As a parent of a teen with Asperger Syndrome and an educator, I cannot stress the importance of this book enough. It is an essential resource that is a "must read" for every educator, administrator and pupil support service provider. My child had been severely harassed in her middle school to the point of school refusal. Every day she would beg me not to send her to "hell". As I read Perfect Targets, I saw my daughter's life in middle school unfold upon its very pages. I plan to gift this book to every elementary, middle and high school administrator in my district with the hope that no other AS child will have to endure such physical or emotional pain.

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Much Needed Resource, October 19, 2003

By	Sally (Michigan) - See all my reviews

This excellent book on bullying and Asperger Syndrome is so needed. It provides lots of practical approaches to parents, teachers, administrators, other school staff, and students. Everyone who is concerned about the impact of bullying in our schools and communities could benefit from reading this book.