Asperger's and Girls (Paperback)

~ (Author), Temple Grandin (Author), Teresa Bolick (Author), Catherine Faherty (Author), Lisa Iland (Author), Jennifer McIlwee Myers (Author), Ruth Snyder (Author), Sheila Wagner (Author), Mary Wrobel (Author)
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At last, here is a book that provides up-to-date information about girls and women with Asperger's Syndrome. Covering topics such as diagnoses, education, puberty, relationships, and careers, experts in the field share practical advice for both caregivers and the women and girls who are affected by Asperger's. Other chapters are written by women who have been diagnosed with ASD. They candidly reveal their experiences and compassionately advise others. Finally, this book recognizes the unique problems of girls on the spectrum. About the Authors: Dr. Tony Attwood is the world's foremost authority on Asperger's Syndrome. Dr. Temple Grandin is arguably the most successful woman with autism. Catherine Faherty, Shelia Wagner, Mary Wrobel, and Teresa Bolick are major figures in the Asperger's field. Lisa Iland, who has a brother with autism, offers insightful social advice. Jennifer McIlwee Myers and Ruth Snyder have Asperger's Syndrome; their intriguing stories will make you laugh and cry.

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Tony Attwood is a practicing clinical psychologist with more than 25 years' experience. He has worked with over 2000 individuals of all ages with Asperger's syndrome. He presents workshops and runs training courses for parents, professionals and individuals with AS all over the world and is a prolific author of articles and books on the subject.

Temple Grandin earned her Ph.D. in animal science from the University of Illinois, went on to become an associate professor at Colorado State University, and wrote two books on autism, including the seminal "Thinking in Pictures." One of the most celebrated -- and effective -- animal advocates on the planet, Grandin revolutionized animal movement systems and spearheaded reform of the quality of life for the world's agricultural animals.

Teresa Bolick, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist who specializes in autism spectrum disorders. She received a B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an M.A. and Ph.D. from Emory University. Dr. Bolick is a consultant to schools and maintains a private practice in Nashua, New Hampshire. She lives in Massachusetts with her family.

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Product Details Paperback: 152 pages Publisher: Future Horizons (December 31, 2006) Language: English ISBN-10: 193256540X ISBN-13: 978-1932565409 Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #13,033 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #29 in  Books > Health, Mind & Body > Personal Health > Children's Health > Autism & Asperger's Syndrome #32 in  Books > Health, Mind & Body > Psychology & Counseling > Child Psychology > Development #35 in  Books > Health, Mind & Body > Personal Health > Children's Health > Special Needs Children

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 21 of 22 people found the following review helpful: 3.0 out of 5 stars It was not what I was expecting, October 4, 2007 By  D. E. W. Turner "dewt" (Hereford, AZ, USA) - See all my reviews    Amazon Verified Purchase As an Aspie female, I was a little taken back by how much I fit the bill and yet how much I felt the authors assumed we don't understand. I don't think it is so much not "understanding" as an inability to "apply" the information to ourselves. For myself, as I feel that I am on the "outside looking in," the body I see when I look down does not seem to be attached to my brain -- therefore, it is not my body and not my responsibility. I wonder if that statement makes sense to anyone out there? 21 of 23 people found the following review helpful: 1.0 out of 5 stars Very disappointing, February 17, 2008 By  Sun Wind Pinon "earthmom" (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    I was so anxious to get this book and am very let down. Nearly every one of the "experts" are not Aspies, and they repeat the same information over and over, many times quoting and requoting one another. It also seemed to dwell over and over on menstrual periods. There really is more to a female than that. It's a very shallow book. Each "expert" seemed to type up their own disjointed report and they all got smashed together and called a book. It would have been much more worthwhile if one person wrote the book and covered more topics instead of each person repeating. A book that is leaps and bounds more informative is Liane Holliday Willey's 'Pretending To Be Normal'. She covers so much more ground, is concise, uses so many real world experiences that I could relate to easily. This one doesn't have that. 14 of 15 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Voice of Reason, Rays of Hope, July 22, 2007 By  BeatleBangs1964 (United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)       It's high time a book about girls with Asperger's joined the growing plethora of autism/Asperger's (a/A) literature. This is an excellent book that discusses a previously overlooked population, girls on the spectrum. Women From Another Planet?: Our Lives in the Universe of Autism is the ideal companion book to this one as it is a compilation of essays by and about women who are on the spectrum. How I wish I had this book when I was a tween! It is very enlightening and empowering. Drs. Attwood and Grandin offer their input and I raise my glass to Dr. Attwood for removing the stigma from autism. I think his words of wisdom deserve a place of high honor among a/A and NT (neurotypical) alike. Hats off to Dr. Attwood! This brilliant and sorely needed work illustrates the social challenges girls with Asperger's face; it offers a nonjudgmental look at how Asperger's behavior is often mistinterpreted by the NT world. Authors McIlwee and Iland are personally involved with Asperger's; McIlwee has Asperger's and Iland's brother and some of her friends are on the spectrum. Hats off to these women for describing the challenges girls with Asperger's face and for speaking to tolerance and the rationale for behaviors that most of the NT world condemns. This book will take all readers through the emotional spectrum; you will run the gamut from anger; tears; laughter; surprise and hope. Hope is the silver thread that runs throughout this book and is what connects every passage. That silver thread is really a common thread that links all individuals, a/A and NT alike. This book is the voice of reason and hope. We need this book!		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It's been hard to tell what is "typical teenager" and what is Aspergers with my daughter but this book helped a... Read more Published 15 months ago by N. Willson 5.0 out of 5 stars Good for girls Many books written about disability are often taken from or about boys experiences,and girls have not yet got on the radar in many areas. Read more Published 16 months ago by J. K. Dorman 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book This was an excellent resource for me. The book was very up to date with information. It was perfect to read about specifics relating to my daughter only. Read more Published 18 months ago by H.B.D. 1.0 out of 5 stars This book contains one absolute gem of an essay, and lots of absolute muck. If half-stars were allowed, I would have given this book 1 and 1/2 stars, and both of those stars would have been owed strictly to Jennifer Mcilwee Myers (herself an Aspie), for... Read more Published 18 months ago by Jamie L. Wallace 1.0 out of 5 stars Nothing useful here I chose this book when I saw Liane Holliday Willey's name associated with the title. Read more Published 20 months ago by shadowspring 4.0 out of 5 stars Girl's point of view As a newly diagnosed woman with Aspergers, I identified with many statements within the articles written by the other women with Asperger's who wrote in the book. Read more Published 22 months ago by J. Congues 5.0 out of 5 stars A definate must book Few books have tried to tackle Asperger's in girls, and this book expertly covers the task. Different writers, including some who have Asperger's, cover various issues such as... Read more Published 24 months ago by J. L. Horn Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 152 pages
• Publisher: Future Horizons (December 31, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 193256540X
• ISBN-13: 978-1932565409
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #13,033 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It was not what I was expecting, October 4, 2007

By	D. E. W. Turner "dewt" (Hereford, AZ, USA) - See all my reviews

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As an Aspie female, I was a little taken back by how much I fit the bill and yet how much I felt the authors assumed we don't understand. I don't think it is so much not "understanding" as an inability to "apply" the information to ourselves. For myself, as I feel that I am on the "outside looking in," the body I see when I look down does not seem to be attached to my brain -- therefore, it is not my body and not my responsibility. I wonder if that statement makes sense to anyone out there?

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Very disappointing, February 17, 2008

By	Sun Wind Pinon "earthmom" (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was so anxious to get this book and am very let down. Nearly every one of the "experts" are not Aspies, and they repeat the same information over and over, many times quoting and requoting one another. It also seemed to dwell over and over on menstrual periods. There really is more to a female than that.

It's a very shallow book. Each "expert" seemed to type up their own disjointed report and they all got smashed together and called a book. It would have been much more worthwhile if one person wrote the book and covered more topics instead of each person repeating.

A book that is leaps and bounds more informative is Liane Holliday Willey's 'Pretending To Be Normal'. She covers so much more ground, is concise, uses so many real world experiences that I could relate to easily. This one doesn't have that.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Voice of Reason, Rays of Hope, July 22, 2007

By	BeatleBangs1964 (United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

It's high time a book about girls with Asperger's joined the growing plethora of autism/Asperger's (a/A) literature. This is an excellent book that discusses a previously overlooked population, girls on the spectrum. Women From Another Planet?: Our Lives in the Universe of Autism is the ideal companion book to this one as it is a compilation of essays by and about women who are on the spectrum.

How I wish I had this book when I was a tween! It is very enlightening and empowering. Drs. Attwood and Grandin offer their input and I raise my glass to Dr. Attwood for removing the stigma from autism. I think his words of wisdom deserve a place of high honor among a/A and NT (neurotypical) alike. Hats off to Dr. Attwood!

This brilliant and sorely needed work illustrates the social challenges girls with Asperger's face; it offers a nonjudgmental look at how Asperger's behavior is often mistinterpreted by the NT world. Authors McIlwee and Iland are personally involved with Asperger's; McIlwee has Asperger's and Iland's brother and some of her friends are on the spectrum. Hats off to these women for describing the challenges girls with Asperger's face and for speaking to tolerance and the rationale for behaviors that most of the NT world condemns.

This book will take all readers through the emotional spectrum; you will run the gamut from anger; tears; laughter; surprise and hope. Hope is the silver thread that runs throughout this book and is what connects every passage. That silver thread is really a common thread that links all individuals, a/A and NT alike. This book is the voice of reason and hope. We need this book!