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The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome (Hardcover)

by Tony Attwood (Author)
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"'I usually say to the child, 'Congratulations, you have Asperger's syndrome', and explain that this means he or she is not mad, bad or defective, but has a different way of thinking.' - from The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome"


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"I usually say to the child, "Congratulations, you have Asperger's syndrome", and explain that this means he or she is not mad, bad or defective, but has a different way of thinking." - from "The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome". "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. The 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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66 of 67 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Just one book... make it this one., 2 Feb 2007
I have read lots of books on AS and reviewed many of them. What I am always warning is that in most cases any one book never gives a complete picture.

Tony Attwood's book though is about as complete a picture as you could get right now and is not only far superior to his first guide to the subject but to many others on the market.

If you read just one book on AS this should be it. It is easy to read, packed with information, and the author's respect and appreciation for people with Asperger's is evident on every page.

It's professional, it's factual, it's understanding, it's worth owning a copy.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Spendid!, 16 Sep 2008
This review is from: The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome (Paperback)
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!
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome, 7 Feb 2008
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This remarkable book gives an incredibly clear account of asperger's and its impact on people around them. It is easy to read yet gives the most profound insights and cause for joy and optimism. A diagnosis of Aspergers is not the end of the world but a way of accessing the genius and talents that can go with it. If you know people who may be on the autistic spectrum it gives you a way of understanding and enjoying them and seeing the truth beneath a way of being that can make people hard to know. Reading the book has been an eyeopener for me, I have always enjoyed being with unusual people and now understand why.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it!
If you only buy one book on Asperger's Sydrome, it would be this one. When it arrived I felt rather overwhelmed by the size of the book (anyone already dealing with AS will know... Read more
Published 3 months ago by E. Roughton

4.0 out of 5 stars definitive guide
If you only read one book then this could be it. Comprehensive yet still digestible for the layman (if you read in small sections) and of course written by someone that... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Steve

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive and well written introduction
The book does not contain all the answers for people with Asperger's in their lives. However it does contain a comprehensive introduction to all the areas that I required clarity... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Dan

5.0 out of 5 stars The Bible of Asperger syndrome
I call this book my bible of asperger syndrome, because that's exactly what it is. Almost everything you need to know about the syndrome as a "beginner", and a little bit more.
Published 7 months ago by Kristine

2.0 out of 5 stars This book if by no means perfect-don't get carried away
I have Asperger's Syndrome, an adult and married with a son.

I am extremely disappointed with this book. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Manx Mann

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank God for Tony Attwood
I have written a book 'Life At The Edge' about my son Luke who has ADHD and Aspergers Syndrome. My book tells the true, sometimes shocking, sometimes funny but ultimately hopeful... Read more
Published 9 months ago by child of the 90's

5.0 out of 5 stars The Complete Guide to Asperger Syndrome
When we were at the assessment stage this book really helped me to recognise what my child's problem was. It has so much information, and I have reread it several times.
Published 22 months ago by A nonny mouse

5.0 out of 5 stars The Asperger's Bible - Truly a Godsend!
Dr. Attwood is the leading expert on Asperger's Syndrome (AS) which is the spectrum partner to autism. This book is, at the time of this review his most current work. Read more
Published on 10 Aug 2007 by BeatleBangs1964

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5 out of 5 for being a very detailed analysis. Very up to date information on what is still a poorly understood diagnosis. Read more
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