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Summary: A new world
Review: As a layman with no experience in this field, it has opened up a new world for me. It begs for more information on the subject which would help me to recognize an individual with AS and also what I personally could do to help that individual.Recognition of Asperger Syndrome is the key and this book has certainly opened the door. I would think that it would be a "must read" for any person aspiring to be a good teacher.
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Summary: A Negative Look at AS
Review: I am thankful NOT to own this book. I found it during a library search and find it's message extremely negative. The book systematically points out some of the most difficult problems of AS - disorientation, obsession, miscommunication - as if all person with AS experience all these problems. Most AS individuals are uniquely challenged, having shades of these, as well as other issues. The most disappointing aspect to this book is that it doesn't celebrate the gifts AS children may have - expanded vocabularies, intelligence, honesty, a fascination for stories and books, advanced computer skills, and often, artistry. The book, "Asperger's, Huh?", is a much better choice.
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Summary: True to life
Review: I am the mother of three children with Asperger's Syndrome. I'm offended by the review that suggests we should just "celebrate" the special gifts of people with Asperger's and that this is a negative book. My entire life is consumed with Asperger's and I manage to maintain my sense of humor most of the time. But I'm sick of constantly being expected to put on a happy face and pretend that all is rosy for me or my children. The reality of AS is not always pretty! If I had a nickel for every public place my kids have meltdowns I'd be rich. We try to avoid having public meltdowns and I am compassionate toward them because they usually just can't help it (sensory overload), but it isn't necessarily a bad thing for people to see. People need to know that disabilities are hard to live with, they need to learn to be compassionate too. People need to understand that things they find easy are very very hard for children like mine. I applaud these authors for not putting a sunny fake mask on Aspeger's Syndrome!
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Summary: Increase awareness and acceptance
Review: I found this book to be very simply written and an easy way to communicate my child's perspective to other adults in a non-threatening way. I recently shared this book with my child's instructional assistant, she was so thrilled she asked me "where I could get three more copies?" I ordered them, and donated them to the school. It turns out that the book has been shared across the campus, with a copy being left in the teachers lounge for other educators to be able to understand. I think this book is a great way to see Asperger's syndrome through the eyes of a child. It's a simple breakdown of some very complex issues that need to be communicated to raise awareness and acceptance.
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Summary: The unique persepctive of a boy with Aspergers Syndrome
Review: I liked this book. Each page contains a picture accompanied by a vignette describing a particular problem or perception experienced by the protagonist. The examples are clear and concrete. The drawings are clear, but perhaps a little too cartoonish. This story could help students in a classroom understand the behavior of a classmate with these characteristics. Instead of labeling behaviors as "obnixious" the other students might be stimulated to see the world from the perspective of the child with Aspergers. This book is not meant to be a comprehensive text, but it describes the reactions and feelings of a particular individual. Because people with Aspergers are each so unique, it might not fit the exact behaviors of each person. Still, it is a good book because it gets you thinking from a another perspective--and that is what Aspergers is about.
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Summary: Increase awareness and acceptance
Review: i read this book while in the bookstoore looking for oythers books.i thought it was a good discrpition of AS form younger kids. however i feel kid than are over 12 need An AS book too.
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Summary: Must have book for families, teachers, and friends.
Review: My 7 year old son is in class with a child with Asperger's Syndrome. I needed something to explain what Asperger's is and how it impacts the actions and responses of this child. THIS WAS THE PERFECT BOOK. It is short, easy to read (my son could actually read it himself) and it explains several of the difficulties that many Asperger's children experience. Best of all, it is from the perspective of the child that has Asperger's. Not only did my son (and I) learn a great deal about Asperger's, we also learned how about how a child with Asperger's might feel about being different from other children. This really helped my son to understand and react appropriately to the child in his class. I am donating the book to his classroom in hopes that others can also use this great resource.
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Summary: nice book
Review: Nice book, but many of the scenerios didn't apply to my A.S. son. Remember that these individuals vary greatly in their specific impairments and the severity of them. BUT, the book definitely fills a void and can be used as a guideline for creating a "book" specific to your child.
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Summary: How to tell others about Asperger syndrome
Review: This book is like a series of snapshots of realistic situations that will help others to understand individuals with this disability. What is especially important about this book is that it depicts situations where the authors (who obviously work with this population) KNOW that behaviors of the child in certain situations are likely to be misinterpreted--thus causing an escalation of behavior on the part of the child or a negative reaction on the part of person with whom the child is interacting. Because of the child's literal perception of situations and their difficulty in expressing themselves accurately their behavior may be perceived as oppositional, angry, or arrogant. They may also be victimized because of their literal/naive interpretations. This book delivers important information in the clearest possible way--as the old adage says--a picture is worth a thousand words. Thank you for helping others understand OUR children!
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Summary: Thank you for your insight in writing this book!
Review: This book was obviously written by people who understand children with Asperger Syndrome. Providing realistic examples that happen to our children, this book shows the joys and challenges that come with having a child with AS. It clearly explains AS. People should read this book to clear up the misunderstandings about AS.
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