The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome | 
| Author: Tony Attwood
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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Pages: 397
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Dimensions (in): 9.6 x 6.8 x 0.9
ISBN: 1843106698
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.858832
EAN: 9781843106692
ASIN: 1843106698
Publication Date: May 15, 2008
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Book Description
The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome is the definitive handbook for anyone affected by Asperger's syndrome (AS). It brings together a wealth of information on all aspects of the syndrome for children through to adults.
Drawing on case studies and personal accounts from Attwood's extensive clinical experience, and from his correspondence with individuals with AS, this book is both authoritative and extremely accessible. Chapters examine: causes and indications of the syndrome; the diagnosis and its effect on the individual; theory of mind; the perception of emotions in self and others; social interaction, including friendships; long-term relationships; teasing, bullying and mental health issues; the effect of AS on language and cognitive abilities, sensory sensitivity, movement and co-ordination skills; and career development.
There is also an invaluable frequently asked questions chapter and a section listing useful resources for anyone wishing to find further information on a particular aspect of AS, as well as literature and educational tools.
Essential reading for families and individuals affected by AS as well as teachers, professionals and employers coming in contact with people with AS, this book should be on the bookshelf of anyone who needs to know or is interested in this complex condition.
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"In short...this is a Bible on Asperger's Syndrome" June 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
"The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome" by Tony Atwood, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London 2007. ISBN 13: 978-1-84110-495-7, HC 397/347. Glossary 3 pgs., Resources. 8 pgs., Ref., 23 pgs., Sub. Index 11 pgs., Auth. Index 5 pgs. 10" x 7".
The author, a prolific writer and practicing clinician having studied some 2,000 cases of Asperger's syndrome, presents a culmination of his experiences and observations in a complete treatise on a no longer rare genetic syndrome in which the neuronal wiring is imperfect. In 15 chapters the author has laid bare the essentials of AS, its diagnosis & prognosis, the vulnerabilities, their special skills, disabilities, sensory disturbances and the treatment options and opportunities for intervention with emphasis on integrating the child to become a productive contributing member of society by acknowledging and nurturing their oft found special abilities both within the family structure, a marriage, learning institution and workplace.
Of the many books I have on Asperger's syndrome, this one excels in so many ways that it is a `must have' for those concerned in the clinical setting of Asperger's syndrome.
Spendid! June 21, 2008
The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome is a must to strengthen your strategies as well as your knowledge on any kinds of specific symptoms on Asperger Syndrome. Also, Dr. Attwood explains other related and/or complicated syndromes. Although this book has so many pages, it is quite easy to read and includes no complicated structure. It is reader-friendly, if you ask me! If you find it quite tough to read it all through, you might as well pick up your favorite chapters. And it's going to lighten the loads of your mind and deepen your understanding on your AS traits.
After all, this book provides a lot of solutions to tackle their problems not only for Aspies but teachers, parents, friends, siblings, colleagues, and bosses who deal with AS people and those who are likely to have AS. And this will minimize their shortcomings on AS, worse or worst situations, and their stresses. It is Aspies who suffer their symptoms most!
If possible, I could give more than 6 stars to this wonderful book Tony Attwood wrote!
Help with understanding June 11, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am so grateful for this book, it has been the description I needed to understand my son. He is 16 and was recently diagnosed with Aspergers. I have now come to understand the boy I have raised for 16 years without knowing the real him or how he thought. Thanks Tony
The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome April 16, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
An excellent resource and reference guide to help understand behaviuor of people with this syndrome.
Incredible source of information about Asperger April 5, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is incredeble.
In every page, I can find situation that have an echo for adult asperger.
For adult, diagnostic is more difucult to obtain, because the adults has a lot of bypass strategic of asperger limitation. With this book, the adult can undestand him-self and confirm the diagnostic.
I have read other book, but this one is realy the best.
(sorry, english is not my native language)
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