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Have you ever been called a freak or a geek? Have you ever felt like one? Luke Jackson is 13 years old and has Asperger Syndrome. Over the years Luke has learned to laugh at such names but there are other aspects of life which are more difficult. Adolescence and the teenage years are a minefield of emotions, transitions and decisions and when a child has Asperger Syndrome, the result is often explosive. Luke writes briefly about his younger autistic and AD/HD brothers, providing amusing insights into the antics of his younger years and advice for parents, carers and teachers of younger AS children. However, his main reason for writing was because "so many books are written about us, but none are written directly to adolescents with Asperger Syndrome. I thought I would write one in the hope that we could all learn together".
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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have an autistic son and I have found Luke's book and excellent introduction for family and friend's who want to know more about the problems my son faces and how life is for him. Luke is a talented young writer and the book is a pleasure to read, and funny as well.
"maurice" indeed needs to revise his opinions. My son follows a gluten free diet and the fact that he is given casein has never caused any problems within the support group network. I found the lists of groups provided at the back of the book to be helpful (and freely available elsewhere).
I would highly recommend this book as an introduction to autism and I believe it should be read by *all* school teachers given the increasing numbers of autistic children entering the mainstream school system.
45 of 47 people found the following review helpful
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I have a teenage son who was diagnosed last year with Mixed Developmental Disorder, including ASD/AS. I borrowed this book in the hope that he would read it and understand a little about his condition. Obviously I myself am trying to learn and understand 'what makes him tick'and bagan to read it before him. Sentence after sentence, page after page it appeared that Luke (the books author and subject)and my son could be the same person and my son could indeed have written this book himself. My son, being sceptical of having this condition at first refused to read it, but after becoming agitated with me reading out the many parallels to his own life, took the book from my hands stating that he was going to find a page where something would prove that he indeed was different from Luke and did not have this condition. After dipping into the book randomly for 20 minutes trying to find something that would prove the professionals, myself and everyone else wrong he admitted defeat. Every sentence/ paragraph he had attempted to read out to me further added to the evidence against his own beliefs. It has challenged his own perceptions of himself and whilst he is still outwardly in denial about his condition there is no doubt that this book has had a great impact on him and he is definately more willing to find out more. To this end, the book has been a complete success, it has broken through a barrier of denial that for a long time has seemed impossible to penetrate. It doesn't offer any 'fixes' and I think Mothers will find this book more helpful than Fathers insofar as women very often need 'insight' and men very often need to find a solution. This book is definately now on my wish list. If you have friends or relatives who express the opinion that 'there is nothing wrong with your chid that X, Y or Z wouldn't cure' or that in order for there to be a 'condition' there must be visible obvious symptoms this may be the book that changes their persepctive as it doesn't bamboozle with science.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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As an individual with Asperger's syndrome, I thought that it portrayed Asperger's syndrome perfectly, I could relate to almost all of it. The humour worked really well, because AS is normally portrayed really negatively. So, in summary, it made me laugh, cry, and realise that having AS isn't such a bad thing after all.
So, if Luke Jackson ever reads this, then very well done! I thoroughly enjoyed every page of it!!!
Jennifer Jackson
So, if Luke Jackson ever reads this, then very well done! I thoroughly enjoyed every page of it!!!
Jennifer Jackson
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Great Insight.
My little son has Aspergers and this book, written by a 13 year old boy who has the condition, is a great way to get into the mind of an AS child. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Puzzle crazy
15yr old loved it
my 15 year old daughter newly diagnosed with aspergers and in complete denial refusing to listen to anyone offering advice or even read books relating to the subject eventually... Read more
Published 3 months ago by ginapee
Insirpring
Absolutely brilliant book, a great start to learning about AS and autism as my little boy is currently going through the diagnostic process. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Ali
Freaks, Geeks and Aspergers Syndrome
This book is amazing not only for children with AS, but for parents too. It's a heart warming and light hearted insight to how children with AS think and can learn to live with... Read more
Published 10 months ago by melons
If you are curious to learn what AS is all about, this is definitely...
In this book, a teenage boy who has a mental condition known as Asperger Syndrome (a.k.a high-functioning autism) tells in detail about his life and his way of acting and... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Printul Noptilor
A worthwhile insight into Asperger's Syndrome
Overall this is an excellent book, which gives a personal view of Asperger's Syndrome (AS) as experienced in adolescence. Read more
Published 16 months ago by David Austin
Great Buy
Great copy of the book I wanted. Brand new. I wanted the book to read with my grandson who is twelve and facing adolesance. What we have read so far is very good.
Published 19 months ago by Celtic68
Excellent book!
I loved this book from the moment I picked it up. I read it myself, my husband read it, and so did the grandparents! Read more
Published 21 months ago by Ellen Power
To help my adult partner understand Aspergers
My Fiancee , who is 53, has just been diagnosed with Aspergers and I bought this book to help him understand the difference between how a person with Aspergers understands language... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Witsend
Freaks Geaks and Aspergers Syndrome
I was advised to read this book due to some issues that were arising with our aspergers daughter. The text is easy to follow, Luke - the teenage author discusses his difficulties... Read more
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