or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
 
 
More Buying Choices
27 used & new from £9.47
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome
 
 
Share your own customer images
Search inside this book

The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome (Paperback)

by Tony Attwood (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
RRP: £15.99
Price: £11.81 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
You Save: £4.18 (26%)
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
In stock.
Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk. Gift-wrap available.

Want guaranteed delivery by Thursday, February 11? Choose Express delivery at checkout. See Details
22 new from £9.47 5 used from £11.62
Other Editions: RRP: Our Price: Other Offers:
Hardcover (1) £25.00 £17.30 27 used & new from £9.74

Frequently Bought Together

The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome + Parenting a Child with Asperger Syndrome: 200 Tips and Strategies + Can I Tell You About Asperger Syndrome?: A Guide for Friends and Family
Total RRP: £35.89
Price For All Three: £26.39

Show availability and delivery details

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Parenting a Child with Asperger Syndrome: 200 Tips and Strategies

Parenting a Child with Asperger Syndrome: 200 Tips and Strategies

by Brenda Boyd
4.9 out of 5 stars (10)  £9.25
Can I Tell You About Asperger Syndrome?: A Guide for Friends and Family

Can I Tell You About Asperger Syndrome?: A Guide for Friends and Family

by Jude Welton
4.8 out of 5 stars (12)  £5.33
Solutions for Adults with Asperger Syndrome: Maximizing the Benefits and Minimizing the Drawbacks to Achieve Success

Solutions for Adults with Asperger Syndrome: Maximizing the Benefits and Minimizing the Drawbacks to Achieve Success

by Juanita Lovett
5.0 out of 5 stars (4)  £9.24
Asperger's and Girls

Asperger's and Girls

by Tony Attwood
3.2 out of 5 stars (5)  £10.57
Autism and Asperger Syndrome (The Facts)

Autism and Asperger Syndrome (The Facts)

by Simon Baron-Cohen
4.9 out of 5 stars (7)  £5.97
› Explore similar items

Product details

Product Description

Review

"'From causes and diagnosis to differences in social interactions, perception, and mental health issues, The Complete Guide goes far beyond the usual Asperger's approach and is a "must" for any serious health reference collection.' - The Midwest Book Review '...encyclopaedic in its depth and detail.' - Good Autism Practice (GAP) 'The author has expertly captured the essence and distinctness of individuals with AS. This book should be considered as an essential resource for all therapists who come across children, adolescents and adults with AS.' - British Journal of Occupational Therapy '...the tone of the book throughout, whilst not shying away from the difficulties that Asperger's can present to individuals, retains a positive slant that helps maintain the reader's interest. And excellent read!' - Journal of Occupational Psychology '...a brilliant book - [it] doesn't leave my side in my work with clients with Asperger Syndrome. Enjoy!' - Speech and Language Therapy in Practice 'Tony Attwood elegantly combines scientific understanding with experiences from people who have AS, and the result is a book that is both easy to read and informative. He seamlessly weaves together research findings with his extensive clinical experience to provide practical ideas and suggestions.' - Community Care 'This book is a jewel among the growing number of books on the subject.' - Children Now Magazine 'Readers familiar with Attwood's work will be baying for this new 'bible' and will not be disappointed.' - Therapy Today 'An in depth exploration of the topic undertaken from a very positive and optimistic point of view by a clinical psychologist with long experience in the field.' - BILD Current Awareness Service 'The author has achieved real empathic understanding of children and adults whose basic problem is a biologically based lack of empathy with others. The book is to be highly recommended for those with Asperger's syndrome as well as for families, other carers and professionals in the field.' - Lorna Wing '...a good mix of research information, first person reports and clinical information. The section on sensory over-sensitivity is excellent.' - Temple Grandin, author of Thinking in Pictures and Animals in Translation '...a comprehensively researched and beautifully written state of the art review of what is currently known about Asperger's syndrome.' - Uta Frith 'Dr. Attwood, or Saint Tony as I call him, gave me the strength to come out to the world and admit I was only pretending to be normal. That strength saved my life, of that I am certain. And now Saint Tony has penned a new book and it is extraordinary... The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome is flawless in its ability to ease the trepidations, answer the questions, buoy the spirits, and encourage the dreams of those who walk with AS.' - Liane Holliday Willey, EdD author of Pretending to be Normal: Living With Asperger's Syndrome"

Product 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. 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.
See all Product Description
Inside This Book (Learn More)
Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index
Search inside this book:

Tags Customers Associate with This Product

 (What's this?)
Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
 
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(1)
(1)
(1)
Agree with these tags?

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome
81% buy the item featured on this page:
The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome 4.7 out of 5 stars (12)
£11.81
Parenting a Child with Asperger Syndrome: 200 Tips and Strategies
6% buy
Parenting a Child with Asperger Syndrome: 200 Tips and Strategies 4.9 out of 5 stars (10)
£9.25
Can I Tell You About Asperger Syndrome?: A Guide for Friends and Family
5% buy
Can I Tell You About Asperger Syndrome?: A Guide for Friends and Family 4.8 out of 5 stars (12)
£5.33
Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
5% buy
Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals 4.7 out of 5 stars (23)
£9.34
Explore similar items
 

Customer Reviews

12 Reviews
5 star:
 (10)
4 star:
 (1)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:
 (1)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.7 out of 5 stars (12 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
70 of 71 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Just one book... make it this one., 2 Feb 2007
This review is from: The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome (Hardcover)
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.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No


 
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Spendid!, 16 Sep 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 other customers find the most helpful reviews  
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No


 
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome, 7 Feb 2008
By Ms. M. Jones "Margaret94" (UK) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   
This review is from: The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome (Hardcover)
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.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews

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 6 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 7 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 9 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 10 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 11 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 13 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 on 29 Dec 2007 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

5.0 out of 5 stars Detailed
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
Published on 24 Nov 2006 by J. Jack

Only search this product's reviews


Customer Discussions

This product's forum
Discussion Replies Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 


Active discussions in related forums
   

Listmania!

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

Look for similar items by subject




















i.e., each product must be in subject 1 AND subject 2 AND ...

Feedback


Your Recent History

 (What's this?)

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.