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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'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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Brenda Boyd lives in Northern Ireland with her husband Chris and her son Kenneth Hall, who is the author of Asperger Syndrome, the Universe and Everything, also published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
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62 of 62 people found the following review helpful
By Manx Mann
Format:Paperback
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.
70 of 71 people found the following review helpful
By "kadlam76"
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!
44 of 45 people found the following review helpful
By M. Peeke
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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really, really useful
This is a very useful book, full of good tips and tried strategies. I felt it was really helpful to learn and apply some of these tips.
Published 4 hours ago by mma
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A no-nonsense, compassionate approach to parenting a child with...
I found this book a great read as the mother of a child newly diagnosed with AS. It acknowledges the common difficulties caused by AS without being too definitive - after all,... Read more
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I did not find this book particularly useful. It assumes that all children are diagnosed either before attending school or soon after starting school and that parents have a... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Ep Jones
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A must- have for parents/ health care professionals.
Very informative and easy to read. Great for parents/ health care professionals. Can read cover to cover or dip in and out of relevant chapters.
Published 4 months ago by Meryn
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brilliant book
this book is fantastic. I had no idea what had hit me over the last 7 years managing a child who was loving but seemed so defiant and as high school came got much worse. Read more
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Published 6 months ago by Myria E.
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could have been written about our child
Before we purchased this book, we looked at the other reviews and wondered if they were genuine or not. The only way to find out is to take the plunge and 'go for it' so to speak. Read more
Published 6 months ago by fount5
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is it worth buying?
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 12 months ago by mollymay
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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 12 months ago by E. Yalazan
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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
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