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Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals [Kindle Edition]

Tony Attwood (Author), Lorna Wing (Author), Lorna Wing (Author)

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Tony Attwood here provides a comprehensive guide designed to assist parents and professionals with the identification and treatment of both children and adults with Asperger's syndrome. The book provides a description and analysis of the unusual characteristics of the syndrome and practical strategies to reduce those that are most conspicuous or debilitating. Beginning with a chapter on diagnosis, including an assessment test, the text covers all aspects of the syndrome from language to social behaviour to motor clumsiness, concluding with a chapter on the questions most frequently asked by those who come into contact with individuals with the syndrome.

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Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 2387 KB
Print Length: 223 pages
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers (31 Dec 1997)
Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.� r.l.
Language English
ASIN: B0037HO5MC
Text-to-Speech: Enabled

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #40,692 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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- #28 in Kindle Store > Books > Nonfiction > Psychology & Counselling > Mental Illness
- #66 in Books > Science & Nature > Medicine > Medical Sciences A-Z > Paediatrics

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful

Very accessible but short on evalaution studies. 24 Feb 2002

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Format:Paperback

A very readable account of AS and its features. However, despite its popularity it is a book that I would have as second choice behind the work of Asperger Syndrome by Val Cumine et al. Attwood is a bit short on evaluation studies for some of the approaches he recommends, e.g. the social stories approach. If you are a parent or an Aspergee then go ahead and buy it; but you may find yourself buying something else to give your more substantial information on intervention programmes.

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A Safe Choice 27 Jan 2006

By Suzie

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If you are looking for a respectable, straightforward guide to Asperger Syndrome then you will be happy with Tony Attwood's well written and thoughtful offering. This book is one of the best sellers on the subject, and has remained popular despite many similar books continually coming on to the market. It covers diagnosis, social behaviour, language, interests and routine, motor clumsiness, cognition, sensory sensitivity, and frequently asked questions, and includes helpful summaries of practical advice at the end of each chapter. It is easy read but still a very comprehensive introduction, and while it focuses mainly on children, it can be relevant to adults with the diagnosis too. It's not perfect, but nonetheless I consider this book to be helpful and sensitive, and if you are the parent of a child with AS and you are only going to read one book on the subject then this one would be a good choice.

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Extremely informative, essential reading 17 Dec 1999

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This book is by far the best publication i have ever read concerning AS. Whether you have just received a new diagnosis or you are already living with the effects of an AS child in your family, this book is an essential guide. It will expand your knowledge on the areas you are already familiar with, and also give you a firm, clear understanding of the whole spectrum of AS. When i read this book, my son had just received his diagnosis and it helped me as a parent understand. Nearly two years on i am still dipping into it for advice. I would strongly recommend this book. It is reader friendly, terminolology is clearly explained. It is not a typical heavy duty text book that has be ploughed through! When you read this book, it as if you are being introduced to your own child. If you can understand the AS, then you can understand your child 100% better!

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A must if you are affected by Asperger's

This book was recommended by the specialists who gave my child his diagnosis, and if you are the parent or carer of a child with Asperger's it is worth buying. Read more

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i didn't get the appeal of this book, it semed to be written by someone who wants to use his own status and superiority to mock the less fortunate.. Read more

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Brilliant book. As a Special Needs Teacher I find this book invaluable- clear and honest

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