Preface. 1.Diagnosis. 2.Social Behaviour. 3.Language. 4.Interests and Routine. 5.Motor Clumsiness. 6.Cognition. 7.Sensory Sensitivity. 8.Frequently Asked Questions. References. Appendices: Resource Material on Emotions and Friendship and Diagnostic Criteria. Index.
The most relevant and useful information on Asperger's Syndrome in one guide
Tony Attwood, PhD, is a clinical psychologist from Brisbane, Australia, with over 30 years of experience with individuals with autism spectrum disorders. He is currently Adjunct Professor at Griffith University in Queensland.
… it describes the syndrome and its practical implications better
than any other I have seen. I can only quote Lorna Wing's praise
for Tony Attwood's "leap into the minds of people with Asperger's
syndrome" in the introduction…this is the book for giving to
parents and professionals in the field for understanding the
syndrome and its implications. In my practice, I place considerable
emphasis on helping parents and professionals to understand
Asperger's syndrome and by using this understanding to work with
affected individuals. I strongly recommend this book as an adjunct
to diagnostic explanations and discussions of the syndrome's
implications. For the practising clinician working with individuals
with Asperger's syndrome this book is a must.
*Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry*
Asperger's Syndrome provides much helpful information about the
characteristics of this disorder and strategies for learning skills
acquired so easily by others, but with much difficulty by the
person with AS. It is an excellent guide that does not rely on
scientific terminology for explanations. Chapters on social
behaviour, language, interests, routines, physical clumsiness,
cognition and sensory sensitivity are written in a very basic
language, yet they are quite detailed and informative. Each chapter
includes a brief and handy summary of strategies both parents and
teachers will find helpful when dealing with children with this
disorder.
*NAMI Advocate*
Attwood injects a positive note about people with this puzzling
syndrome and I found his depth of knowledge and practical
experience of people with Asperger's Syndrome, as a parent, a very
positive outlook…The section on Frequently asked Questions was
better than having a private consultation with a specialist and
gave one the sensation of being part of a well informed support
group.
*Journal of Learning Disabilities for Nursing, Health and Social
Care*
One of the leading figures on the lecture circuit, Attwood has
written extensively on Asperger's Syndrome and HFA. Despite age,
this book still offers tremendous insight into the identification
and treatment of children on the higher functioning end of
ASD…essential for libraries.
*Library Journal*
Tony Attwood is not only an inspiring presenter; he is also an
inspiring writer. Tony you have done it again! You have produced
another bestseller on Asperger's syndrome. Tony's new book, The
Complete Guide to Asperger, is indeed a book for anyone who has an
interest or passion in understanding how individuals with
Asperger's Syndrome view the neurotypical world. Tony integrates
research and practice, highlighting key issues with an abundance of
insightful contributions from people with Asperger's Syndrome. His
eloquent style of writing is both informative and entertaining.
*Professor Verity Bottroff, School of Medicine, Flinders
University, Adelaide, S.A*
Tony Attwood's empathy, knowledge and common-sense approach to
describing individuals with Asperger's syndrome, highlighting the
problems that they and their families, teachers and carers often
face, and outlining the practical and achievable strategies for
intervention and education is spot-on. Attwood has achieved the
rare feat of describing the current state of scientific knowledge
in accessible and understandable language. The book is thus a rich
source of information…I'm almost embarrassed to find myself writing
such an overwhelmingly positive review, but this book was a delight
to read from start to finish. Everyone who works in the field,
every parent, and I suspect many individuals with Asperger's
syndrome will want to read this book.
*Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry*
When my daughter Stephanie was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome,
I felt I was starting at square one. My daughter had also been
diagnosed with a kidney disease at birth but we got the diagnosis
when she was 7, and I felt like I had a new child. One name kept
coming up during the initial stages of my research: Tony Attwood.
His book, Asperger's Syndrome - A Guide for Parents and
Professionals was the first I read and though I have read many more
since, I can say his is the best one. My daughter's school district
was as unfamiliar as I was with Asperger's at first, so, along with
other resources, I loaned them the book. The school psychologist
said it really helped him to understand and plan a behaviour
modification plan for Stephanie.
*Exceptional Parent Magazine*
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