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

Rebekah Heinrichs (Author), Brenda Smith Myles (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2003

A 2002 study from Comprehensive Issues in Pediatric Nursing found that 94 percent of students with Asperger Syndrome face torment from their peers. Indeed, some of their behaviors and characteristics that others see as different make many of these children easy targets for frequent and severe bullying. This book takes a frank look at the different types of bullying and what adults must do to curb bullying, helping prevent the often lifelong effects of this behavior on its victims. Practical strategies and solutions at the school, class and individual level are presented.

Editorial Reviews

Review

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

About the Author

Rebekah Heinrichs, MSN, M.S.ED., is an educational consultant specializing in autism and Asperger Syndrome. She has a master's degree in pediatric nursing and a master's degree in special education with a focus on autism/Asperger Syndrome. Her current interests include bullying issues and supportive educational programs for parents of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. Rebekah resides in Chelsea, Michigan.

Foreword by Brenda Smith Myles.

Product Details

• Paperback: 204 pages
• Publisher: Autism Asperger Publishing Co.; illustrated edition edition (October 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931282188
• ISBN-13: 978-1931282185
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #398,230 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful

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

By Maureen Petro

Format:Paperback

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.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful

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

By V. Hll

Format:Paperback

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!

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Bullying - Contact as Well as Spectator Sport December 30, 2004

By BeatleBangs1964 TOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:Paperback

This is the book that every parent and/or caretaker of a child with Asperger's Syndrome has been waiting for. People with Asperger's, which is a neurobiological condition on the autism spectrum experience social difficulties including communication. Since people with AS often find tacit Social Codes & Rules challenging at best, incomprehensible at worst, they are often targeted by bullies. This book is a good tool of empowerment.