The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome by Tony Attwood
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Book Reviews of The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome
Book Review: The Complete Guide to Asberger's Syndrome by Tony Atwood
Summary: 5 Stars
excellent and very thorough-I learned a lot more than I did from Atwood's prior books, because I think that in the years Tony Atwood has been studying Asperger's syndrome, he has significantly deepened his knowledge. My 14 year old daughter, who has Asperger's, also found it helpful. If someone is just going to buy one book providing a detailed overview of Asperger's Syndrome, this is arguably the book I would recommend.
I found his section on cognitive abilities especially helpful, because my daughter has some of the problems described in this chapter. When her IQ was tested, there was a 40 point gap between two parts of the IQ test, namely verbal comprehension and working memory. (Working memory,which is very different from long term memory, is the ability to recall and manipulate information relevant to a certain task, such as an academic assignment). Understanding this helped me understand her frustration with certain academic assignments, such as research papers.
I hope you find my review helpful!
Book Review: The best I have ever read
Summary: 5 Stars
As a parent of a 9 year-old Asperger's child and a 7 year-old PDD-NOS child, I can say I have read a multitude of books and articles on Asperger's and autism. This book is by far the best, comprehensive book I have ever read regarding the subject.
It is easy to read, yet comprehensive, including strategies for parents and educators alike. I was particularly impressed with the chapter explaining "Theory of Mind". For those that don't understand the nature of Asperger's and High Functioning Autism, this chapter is very succinct in explaining how the brain of an Asperger's child or adult operates. I immediately copied this chapter (is that allowed??) for my son's new teacher and begged the principal to order a copy for the school!!
Thank you Tony Attwood for writing such a tremendous book that will certainly go a long way to shed light on Asperger's for educators and caretakers alike!!
Book Review: Superb!
Summary: 5 Stars
The problem with most "experts" and their books about autism spectrum disorders is that they are not the experts relative to that about which they write. Dr. Attwood is one of those rare experts who realizes that the truest experts of all are those with Asperger's syndrome. Too often, people who write on this and similar subjects have gleaned their material from talking to each other, but never from actually hearing the hearts of the people who live "on the spectrum."
Dr. Attwood hears us.
Read this book, and you will hear us too.
Dr. Attwood's book is sure to become, and rightfully so, the definitive text regarding real life with Asperger's syndrome. Congratulations, Dr. Attwood - and thank you.
Book Review: Just one book... make it this one.
Summary: 5 Stars
I have read lots of books on AS and reviewed many of them. What I am always warning is that in most cases any one book never gives a complete picture.
Tony Attwood's book though is about as complete a picture as you could get right now and is not only far superior to his first guide to the subject but to many others on the market.
If you read just one book on AS this should be it. It is easy to read, packed with information, and the author's respect and appreciation for people with Asperger's is evident on every page.
It's professional, it's factual, it's understanding, it's worth owning a copy.
Book Review: Excellent
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this book to learn more about my daughter who has been diagnosed with Asperger's. I must say that this book is about her life. What I have allready learned through the years when coping with her special way of thinking is really explaned in this book. I would advise anyone who comes in contact with a person with Aperger's, whether a child or adult to read and learn. It will help the `Aspie`, for you will be able to communicate on the right level. It prevents misunderstandings in communication and you will have a much better relationship. Be it in family or other relationships such as school or work.