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Diagnosing Jefferson
Norm Ledgin
Future Horizons, 2000
Why I continue to stand MY ground -- review by Norm Ledgin
+ one of the best books on Asperger's!
+ This book offers hope and insight!
+ Bernstein "academic jealousy?"
+ Excellent Historical Research!!!!
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Employment for Individuals With Asperger Syndrome or Non-Verbal Learning Disability: Stories and Strategies
Yvona Fast
Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2004
Well Written Tremendous Resource
+ Best book found yet concerning this subject
+ Useful and Insightful
+ This book is for us all
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Your Life is Not a Label: A Guide to Living Fully with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome
Jerry Newport
Future Horizons, 2001
I admit, I've know Jerry for years...
+ Good advice for ASD people
+ Refreshing and Empowering
and I actually read the book because I borrowed it from him. He gives a fairly comprehensive and useful overview of life on the high-functioning end of the autism spectrum.
Admittedly, there are issues that he does not cover, such as medications. Personally, I've found diet to be more useful ...
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Aspergers in Love: Couple Relationships and Family Affairs
Maxine C. Aston
Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2003
Solid in its treatment of this difficult area.
+ Best book I've found on AS yet
This book was first published in 2003, a time when Asperger syndrome and relationships was still emerging as a psychological issue. Four years on and it stands up in both the strength of it having been written from sound research and its no nonsense approach to both sides. Too often there is a bias ...
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A Real Person: Life on the Outside
Gunilla Gerland
Souvenir Press, 2003
A Must Read
+ Calling All Adults on the Spectrum!
+ 10 out of 10 for honesty
One of the most eloquent first-hand accounts of growing up with an undiagnosed autistic spectrum condition, this book should be compulsory reading for anyone working with, teaching or parenting people on the spectrum.
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The Hidden Curriculum: Practical Solutions for Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situations
Brenda Smith Myles, Melissa L. Trautman, ...
Autism Asperger Publishing Company, 2004
This is the one
+ You know this but....
+ Excellent resource
+ Helps me quite a bit!
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Aquamarine Blue 5: Personal Stories Of College Students With Autism
Dawn Prince-Hughes
Swallow Press, 2002
Making Sense of the Senses
+ Job Difficulties, Asperger, highlighted in Aquamarine Blue 5, Dawn Prince-Hughes
+ I wish I could have read a book like this ten years ago...
+ The inside story of Autistic students in college
+ Understanding the college scene when you have AS
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The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome: A guide to an Intimate Relationship with a Partner who has Asperger ...
Maxine C. Aston
Autism Asperger Publishing Company, 2002
Great For Partners of Men With AS
+ Excellent, but with gender limitations
+ As close as you will ever get to a set of instructions
+ Helpful
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Loving Mr. Spock: Understanding an Aloof Lover: Could It Be Asperger's?
Barbara Jacobs
Future Horizons, 2004
Intelligent Life Here!
+ Loving Mr Spock is easy when you speak the language!
+ Heartfelt and very real book on Aspergers
+ Cracking insights into a misunderstood world.
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adult Asperger Syndrome (Guides to Individualized Evidence-Based Treatment)
Valerie L. Gaus
The Guilford Press, 2007
Are you an Aspie?
+ Attention All Aspies and Therapists
+ Calling All Adults on the a/A Spectrum!
I find it hard to believe there is only one review for this book! I am an undiagnosed Aspie and I found this book to be beyond belief. OK, I haven't read the whole book and I've started about 5 others on AS. I guess it comes with the territory.
What I am saying is that if you're an Aspie ...
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Asperger's Syndrome and Adults... Is Anyone Listening? Essays and Poems by Partners, Parents and Family ...
Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2003
Great for spouses of Aspies
+ my help line
+ Thank you for this book!!
Finally! A book full of people that understand what it is like to live with and love someone on the spectrum. As the wife of an AS husband, this is so refreshing. Learning more about AS really helped our marriage. I am always so surprised to hear the inevitable people on the spectrum ...
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The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome
Tony Attwood
Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2006
Intro to Asperger's
+ Helpful
+ The Best Reference
+ The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrom
+ Excellent Reading
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Life and Love: Positive Strategies for Autistic Adults
Zosia Zaks, Temple Grandin (Foreword)
Autism Asperger Publishing Company, 2006
An utterly invaluable guide for autism-spectrum adults
+ Only Minor Drawbacks
+ A Genuine Godsend!
+ Awesome Tool for Older Teens & Adults on the Autism Spectrum - Navigational Tool through Sensory & Social Issues
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Developing Talents: Careers for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism
Temple Grandin, Kate Duffy
Autism Asperger Publishing Company, 2004
"Making the Most of Asperger's ASD"
+ a child with Aspergers? read this series of books by T.Grandin
+ Developing Talents: Careers for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism
"Developing Talents: Careers for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism", by Temple Grandin and Kate Duffy. APC(Autism Asperger Publishing Co.), KS 2004. ISBN 1-93-1282-56-0 Pbk. 140/153 pages includes 5 pgs. Ref., and Append. 3 pgs., 6 pgs. Disclosure, & 9 pgs. Job ...
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How to Find Work That Works for People with Asperger Syndrome: The Ultimate Guide for Getting People With ...
Gail Hawkins
Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2004
How to Find Work That Works...
+ A great attempt
+ This Book "Works"!
+ Very positive and encouraging!
+ Useful, but for a limited audience
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