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Kenneth Hall was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at the age of eight. Here he describes some of the inner experiences and perceptions of autism in childhood. He has a warm and positive attitude which other children will find inspiring. Insights, struggles and joys are recounted vividly in a frank and humorous way.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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Asperger Syndrome is something we hear about, but how many of us know what it means to have this syndrome or to be a parent or grandparent or teacher trying to understand what it must be like?
If you want, or need, to know more about Asperger Syndrome then two books have just been published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers which are a must for you to read.
Kenneth Hall is a ten-year-old boy who has Asperger Syndrome. He is also exceptionally gifted and has written Asperger Syndrome, the Universe and Everything so that we can see and understand the world through his eyes. This book gives a clear insight into what it must be like to view the world in this special way. Hall tells us of his day to day struggles, and joys.
Read this: 'When I was eight I found out about my Asperger Syndrome or AS and since then my life has changed completely. Before that life was very hard for me. I was always depressed. Life was depressing.' He goes on to tell us that before he was eight he realized he was 'different' but didn't know why. 'When I heard that I had AS I was very pleased because I had been wondering why everyone else seemed to be acting strangely.'
This little boy tells us what helps him to understand the world, and what puzzles him. He tells us what he likes, and what he doesn't like, and why. He doesn't like crowds, or too much noise, or to be part of a group. Kenneth loves 'jammie days' when he is allowed to wear his 'jammies' all day long and to stay in bed, when he can relax.
What more can I say than to end with another quote from Kenneth Hall. 'Children with Asperger Syndrome are the best experts on AS.' Of course they are, and we must all learn all we can from this boy.
The companion book is The Blue Bottle Mystery, An Asperger Adventure, written by Kathy Hoopmann, a primary school teacher who has been involved with children with Asperger Syndrome for many years.
This is the story of two boys at school who find an old bottle in the school yard. There seems to be some magic around, but for me, the real magic was in seeing the world through the eyes of these boys. One with Asperger Syndrome and the other not.
It is a wonderful book for your children to read, or for you to read together, and to talk about what it must be like to see the world in this particular way.
Both books will add immeasurably to our understanding of Asperger Syndrome. If you can't understand the struggle of a child with this syndrome after reading these books, then you never will!
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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I found this book easy to read,very humourous and it had me laughing out loud in public. It has given me an insight into Aspergers syndrome and a thirst to know more. The author tells it how it is and doesn't flower it up or baffle us with science. An excellent read which could be read by anyone.My 11 year old child loved it.
46 of 48 people found the following review helpful
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I think that this book will help people understand more about their problem. I have had AS since I was seven, I am now 19. I would give this book 100/100, I think that what Kenneth Hall has said in his book is right and truthful. I can't stand many things like crowds and making decisions. One of my weakness's is maths, it's not that I hate maths it's because if i can't do some of the sums I get stressed and tend to throw the work away, which is not the best thing to do. This book he has written is ideal for people who have AS and it will help them to understand that they are not alone and that there are other people with them who has the same problem.
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Fantastic book!
I recently bought this book after my son was diagnosed with Aspergers / HFA as although I had done a lot of research online I wanted to have something to pick up and read when I... Read more
Published 1 month ago by I love red poppies
interesting book
This book was quite informative and gives an insight into living with aspergers.My daughter read it too and identified things about her brother.
Published 6 months ago by Rach
A MUST FOR EVERYONE
Fun, easy read, interesting, and thought provoking. I think everyone should read this book to help step inside the mind of people with aspergers.
Published 6 months ago by Bubbles
Closeness to a younger person with Asperger's
I found this book so insightful and interesting to understand the world of a young person with Aspergers. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Jordan Paterson
Kenneth - Incredibly Smart Guy
Actually, I have never seen such a smart boy who could write about his own autism/Asperger's(a/A). In those days He still had difficulties in what society had expected of him such... Read more
Published on 16 Sep 2008 by edrm
Real eye opener into the world of an Aspie
This was the first book we bought after our daughter had been diagnosed and it was great to read. It gave us an insight into a different world, and made us laugh along the way. Read more
Published on 9 Feb 2006 by "jackie5884"
your older child should read this!
My 10 year old high functioning autistic son read this, and then read it repeatedly. It sparked lots of discussion and self awareness of his own strengths and difficulties. Read more
Published on 14 July 2004 by Sally Crow
Wonderful
I thought this book was brilliant and also goes well with 'Parenting a child with Asperger Syndrome : 200 tips and strategies' which is written by his mother Brenda Boyd. Read more
Published on 5 July 2004 by Barry McSmythson
A fascinating glimpse into the life of a child with AS
This book is written by a an 8 year old boy with AS, and gives insight into how he sees the world around him. Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2002
A down to earth exploration of life with Aspergers Syndrome.
We bought this book to enlighten us on our sons condition. It is evident that Kenneth writes with not only humour but with compassion for those that are special like himself. Read more
Published on 20 Jun 2001 by martin@longship.demon.co.uk
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