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by Peter Vermeulen (Author) "'People with an autistic spectrum disorder lack a sense of humour.' ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 159 pages
  • Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers (15 May 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1853029955
  • ISBN-13: 978-1853029950
  • Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.5 x 0.9 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 115,877 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'We have no idea what it is to see the world through the eyes of autism...We offend the logic of the autistic mind, we confuse with indirect and non-literal language, we exasperate with our unpredictability and our social obsessions. Translation is vital and Peter Vermeulan makes a great contribution towards that increased understanding with this small book. Anyone who reads it, and reads between the lines of the many wonderful anecdotes and examples, must surely be left with a greater respect for the autistic view of the world, and a sense of the value (as well as the challenge) of these very special minds.' - From the Introduction by Francesca Happe 'This is a book that anyone who is even in the slightest measure involved in the lives of individuals with autism must keep on the shelves of his home library.' - Ina van Bercklaer-Onnes, Professor, Leiden University 'This is an extremely practical book, very useful to all who have to deal directly with the problem of autism.' - Eddy Daniels, Intermediair

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To understand the ways people with autism think, Peter Vermeulen argues, we need to try to get inside their world. The latest scientific thinking is clearly explained, and illustrated by numerous personal accounts. This introductory book offers the reader a real window into the autistic mind and the very individual way in which it processes information. Honest and accessible, this book will be invaluable to anyone involved in the care of an autistic child.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Understand autistic behaviour from the inside..., 7 Jan 2006
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I have Asperger Syndrome, and I like this book a lot. Many books on autism center on autistic BEHAVIOURS, but this book is different; when you understand how the autistic MIND works, the behaviours make more sense. This is enormously useful. The in-depth explanation of autistic thinking rings very true with me and has helped my parents understand me much better.

I believe everyone struggles with communication to some degree, and if you can get a better understanding of how others are thinking, it can only help. With autism the difficulties are magnified. This book can help 'neurotypical' people understand autism. It has also helped me to understand myself and explain myself better.

There are familiar terms (to those who have read something of autism before) such as 'theory of mind', and 'central cohesion' which the author explain in easy-to-grasp terms with concrete examples. He uses humour and jokes to explain (but certainly not make light of) many of the concepts and I think this works very well. There are also many short anectdotes that clarify the theory nicely. What before had been somewhat abstract theories, I am now able to appreciate and identify in myself.

I like the author's approach because he had a real appreciation of the differences as well as the similarities among autistic people.

Overall, I would say that this is one of the most helpful books on the subject that I have read as an adult.

If you are interested in how people with Asperger's Syndrome think, you might find the following book helpful, too: "Asperger Syndrome and Psychotherapy: Understanding Asperger Perspectives" by Paula Jacobsen.

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