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Asperger
Syndrome (2000) by A. Klin, F. Volkmar and S. Sparrow
This book was written by a team of experts in Asperger’s Syndrome
research and practice. The book discusses a familiar plight of those
with this syndrome, in that they’re “too bright and
articulate to qualify easily for supportive services, too impaired
to function well without support” (Amazon.com Editorial Review).
The information detailed in this book will enable those with Asperger’s
to find resources and support systems as well as helping those with
the syndrome to live full and satisfying lives.
The
Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome (2006) by Tony
Attwood
Tony Attwood’s Book is written to be a manual for learning
to live with Asperger’s Syndrome. The author covers many topics
in his book including an explanation of what Asperger’s Syndrome
is, how one diagnoses it, social understanding and friendship as
related to Asperger’s, understanding and expressing emotions,
special interests, language, cognitive abilities, movement and coordination,
and sensory sensitivity. Other important topics include life after
school, college and career, long term relationships, and psychotherapy.
Another helpful section is devoted to frequently asked questions.
Congratulations!
It’s Asperger Syndrome (2003) by Jen Birch
Jen Birch was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome in adulthood.
She discusses the path that lead to her diagnosis in 1999, and her
continuing search to live and thrive with Asperger’s. The
author hopes that this information will help others learn about
Asperger’s, and how one diagnosed with this syndrome can live
a fulfilling life.
Freaks,
Geeks and Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence (2002)
by Luke Jackson
Luke Jackson is 13 years old and has Asperger’s Syndrome.
He has been called a “freak and a geek” all of his life.
Luke has learned to find the humor in these names but finds that
there are other aspects of life that are more difficult. Luke finds
that adolescence is a maze of emotions, transitions and decisions
- a maze that a child with Asperger’s often finds hard to
navigate. The author discusses his own experiences and contrasts
them with his teenage brother and sister’s experiences. He
also covers other topics such as bullying, friendships, when and
how to tell others about Asperger’s, school problems, dating
and relationships, and morality.
Learning
to Live with High Functioning Autism: A Parent's Guide for Professionals
(2000) by Mike Stanton
After his son was diagnosed with autism, Mike
Stanton created this book to provide a clear explanation of the
autistic spectrum and discuss some of the misunderstandings about
the different types of autism. Mr. Stanton details his and other
family's experiences of living with an autistic child to give a
clear picture of what daily life is like. This book aims to support
families with autistic children, as well as provide information
and advice for professionals working with autistic children and
their families.
MindReading:
The Interactive Guide to Emotions (2004) by Simon Baron Cohen
This book/software provides a way to teach students
with high-functioning autism or Asperger's Syndrome better emotional
recognition. The interactive software program features actors that
act out various emotions (over 400). The program helps the student
to focus on the movement of the faces as the actors act out an emotion
as well as voice intonation and messages to match the emotion.
The
Oasis Guide to Asperger Syndrome (2005) by Patricia Romanowski
Bashe and Barbara L. Kirby
The authors strive to explain current knowledge
about Asperger’s Syndrome from the perspective of both doctors
and families. Bashe and Kirby use parent-friendly language to present
information on how parents can gain access to information, support,
and treatment for their child with Asperger’s. The authors
also offer suggestions for parents on helping their child navigate
various social and emotional aspects of their lives, including issues
at school and at home.
Teaching
Children with Autism to Mind-Read: A Practical Guide for Teachers
and Parents (1998) by Simon Baron Cohen
Many difficulties experienced by children with
autism and Asperger’s Syndrome are related to understanding
the thoughts, beliefs, and intentions of others (also known as “theory
of mind”). This book discusses the "theory of mind"
difficulties that autistic children possess. The authors also examine
ways to remediate difficulties in “theory of mind” including:
how to interpret facial expressions; how to recognize feelings of
anger, sadness, fear and happiness; how feelings are affected by
what happens and what is expected to happen; how to see things from
another person's perspective; and how to understand another person's
knowledge and beliefs.
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