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This is the definitive handbook for anyone affected by Asperger's syndrome. It brings together information on all aspects of the syndrome for children through to adults. Drawing on case studies from Attwood's extensive clinical experience, and from his correspondence with individuals with AS, this book is authoritative and extremely accessible.
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London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2006.
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LibraryThing member -Cee-
For as much as is currently known about Asperger's Syndrome, this book is quite comprehensive. Research has come a long way in recent years but opinions are still evolving.
Atwood's book is written clearly, well organized, and covers all ages from children to adults. Each chapter discusses key
This book was recommended to me by a child psychiatrist as the best book of its kind out there. I found it easy to read and understand. It makes a good resource for the person affected by Asperger's as well as family and friends.
Atwood's philosophy is that Asperger's personalities are not good or bad, they are just different. In addition to diagnosis information and clinical observations, there are many problem solving options and useful strategies for a lifetime of coping with this difference.
Atwood's book is written clearly, well organized, and covers all ages from children to adults. Each chapter discusses key
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points that are informative with suggestions that are practical and age appropriate. This book was recommended to me by a child psychiatrist as the best book of its kind out there. I found it easy to read and understand. It makes a good resource for the person affected by Asperger's as well as family and friends.
Atwood's philosophy is that Asperger's personalities are not good or bad, they are just different. In addition to diagnosis information and clinical observations, there are many problem solving options and useful strategies for a lifetime of coping with this difference.
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LibraryThing member fpagan
Just about everything pertinent is here. I think today's AS children are lucky in that they can be diagnosed with something that now has a name, and afforded appropriate handling that does not aim to force them to be like neurotypicals. ("Congratulations, you have Asperger's syndrome.")
LibraryThing member RCPsychLibrary
A popular book. Handbook offers information on all aspects for children and adults. Julie Evans Bimingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
LibraryThing member davemac
A lot of repetition - his favorite word seems to be "immature(-ity)", not enough on coping as/with an adult with Aspergers, but it does help answer the cry, "Can anyone tell me who I am?" Perhaps this is not the cry of others with Aspergers but it is a cry the book helps answer nonetheless.
LibraryThing member ThePinesLibrary
The definitive handbook for anyone affected by Asperger syndrome. It brings together a wealth of information on all aspects of the syndrome from children through to adults. Drawing on case studies and personal accounts from the author's extensive clinical experience, and from his correspondence
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with individuals with AS, this book is both authoritative and extremely accessible. Show Less
LibraryThing member lightkensei
I would like to read an updated version of this book that includes more about what has been learned regarding how autism spectrum disorders manifest in women and girls.
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2006
ISBN
1843104954 / 9781843104957
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