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'This book is brilliant. I've read it through, re-read sections and still want to pick it up and dip into it. The approach is very refreshing - easy to read, practical and realistic... So many parents are going to breathe a sigh of relief when they read this book.' - Julie Connell, Educational Psychologist
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For parents of children with Asperger Syndrome ordinary parenting just doesn't always do it - AS kids need a different approach. Brenda is mother to thirteen-year-old Kenneth, author of Asperger Syndrome, the Universe and Everything, and since his diagnosis at the age of eight she has gathered together the parenting ideas and tips that have had a positive effect on Kenneth's life. Brenda discusses parents' reaction to their child's AS and gives advice on how better to understand 'Planet Asperger'. This book helps parents to respond positively to the challenge of AS and find the 'treasure' in their child's way of being.
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65 of 65 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have read numerous 'Asperger' related books and have found this one certainly refreshing. By that I mean I have read biographies, text book based information books and various other books to help me understand aspects of Asperger Syndrome but this one I keep going back to. It is practical and interesting. If you are a parent of an AS child, then I personally recommend you buy this book for your bookshelf! You don't have to read it cover to cover (although I did find it interesting enough to do this) You can just keep 'dipping' into it when you feel you could do with a tip or stratagy. And yes, they really do work!
53 of 53 people found the following review helpful
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I have Asperger's Syndrome, an adult and married. I highly recommend ths book for adults too as the tips and strategies given are useful to anyone (children and adults) with Asperger's Syndrome and their respective Neuro Typical parents or parteners in life.
Unlike most books on Asperger's Syndrome, Berenda Boyd shows a great deal of respect, understanding and acceptance of Asperger's Syndrome. The book is in an easy to read unfussy style providing a clear guide that is broken down into understandable sections, practical and realistic, extremely well written book to just dip into or be read and re-read and keep referring back to time and time and again. Brenda really knows what she is talking about.
Brenda Boyd's positive attitude ensures readers will gain a sense of celebrating Asperger's as a life-enriching experience.
I especially like the very end of the book REPORT FROM PLANET ASPERGER which I always take with me where ever I am in the world. This shows people with Asperger's in their true light. Planet Asperger "would probably be kinder, safer and more truthful than this world" & "But perhaps the most special feature of all on Planet Asperger is the great respect given to children and their values."
I also liked how she compared Asperger's to Neuro Typicals akin to comparing trains to cars. As an Asperger, which ever way the tracks are laid, that's the way our train goes.
The intended audience is wide but the book's title could restrict the readership to parents and carers only, which would be a shame.
I highly recommend this book and think it is worth every penny.
Unlike most books on Asperger's Syndrome, Berenda Boyd shows a great deal of respect, understanding and acceptance of Asperger's Syndrome. The book is in an easy to read unfussy style providing a clear guide that is broken down into understandable sections, practical and realistic, extremely well written book to just dip into or be read and re-read and keep referring back to time and time and again. Brenda really knows what she is talking about.
Brenda Boyd's positive attitude ensures readers will gain a sense of celebrating Asperger's as a life-enriching experience.
I especially like the very end of the book REPORT FROM PLANET ASPERGER which I always take with me where ever I am in the world. This shows people with Asperger's in their true light. Planet Asperger "would probably be kinder, safer and more truthful than this world" & "But perhaps the most special feature of all on Planet Asperger is the great respect given to children and their values."
I also liked how she compared Asperger's to Neuro Typicals akin to comparing trains to cars. As an Asperger, which ever way the tracks are laid, that's the way our train goes.
The intended audience is wide but the book's title could restrict the readership to parents and carers only, which would be a shame.
I highly recommend this book and think it is worth every penny.
39 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My 4-year-old has recently received a preliminary diagnosis of AS. I borrowed this book from the library by chance and it is so brilliant and practical and positive that I'm just logging on to Amazon at the moment to buy loads more copies for family, friends and teachers. Not only does it help you understand how your child thinks and feels but it provides very specific tips on dealing with AS behaviour which is working wonders on my daughter after just a month. Brenda Boyd - if you happen to read this - I want to say a very sincere and heartfelt thank you for changing my life and my daughter's.
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I was about to purchase this book based on the positive reviews it has received on Amazon to help with my son who has Asperger's. I decided to read the, 'look inside' pages. Read more
Published 1 month ago by mollymay
Try it you will like it!
It is not necessary that you have a child with asperger syndrome in order to buy the book. The tips are really very useful they have helped us a lot. Read more
Published 1 month ago by E. Yalazan
Parenting a Child with Asperger Syndrome : 200 tips and strategies
Really practical help which is laid out and written in a very user friendly style. I would be happy to recommend this to parents or grandparents(like me) who are just learning how... Read more
Published 9 months ago by pippa1
Brilliant
This is such a great book! It is clearly written and well laid out and offers a practical range of ideas and strategies for parents who have children with ASD. Read more
Published 13 months ago by H. Woodford
As a parent of a child with AS
As a parent of a child with AS I found this book very beneficial. If you are expecting your health care provider to provide you with information about this syndrome, you may be... Read more
Published 18 months ago by L. Hewitt
Well worth buying for practical help
So much of this book reflects our experiences with our own son. I agree with other reviewers that most, if not all, of the strategies will work. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Dr. Dawson
Parenting a child with Aspergers syndrome: 200 tips and strategies
Recieved this book quickly and we have found it really useful and easy to understand.
Published 23 months ago by Babs
a book packed full of great ideas
on finding out my 10 year old son had aspereges I trowled the sites looking for a book which could help me with ways I could help him . Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2010 by spursluvva
A fantastic book.
I picked this book up by pure chance,it opened my eyes to the world of Aspergers and a mothers perspective. Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2009 by Mrs. M. Willett
very good resource for anyone working with AS children
I found this book very down to earth and practical. It dealt with everyday issues in a sensible way.
Published on 11 May 2009 by Mrs. N. MCNEILL
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