Autism books?

[Cazzie]

hi all,
what books have you read on autism?
have you read any that really you enjoyed!!
take care
cazzie

 

[eon]

anything by dr. tony attwood should be excellent. i started with the complete guide to asperger's syndrome. it was so enlightening. next i am reading asperger's in girls.

also heard recommended - donna williams, and the resources by socialthinking.com

 

[Google]

I've read these two. Didn't really like them. I also have Pretending to be Normal but never got around to reading it.

 

[jaws]

Life With a Partner or Spouse With Asperger Syndrome: Going over the Edge? Practical Steps to Savings You and Your Relationship [Paperback]

Kathy J. Marshack

The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome: A guide to an Intimate Relationship with a Partner who has Asperger Syndrome [Paperback]

Maxine C. Aston


The Way I See It: A Personal Look at Autism and Asperger's [Paperback]

Temple Grandin


The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome [Paperback]

Tony Attwood


I really have enjoyed Dr. Attwood's book the most....I like Grandin's books but they can be somewhat repetitive.

 

[Christian T]

Luke Jackson's Freaks Geeks and Asperger Syndrome is an amazingly insightful exploration of the disorder that he wrote when was only 13!

As an aspie, I actually much prefer books written by those who actually have Asperger's, as I find that books written by psychologists tend to be aimed at neurotypicals, and write about aspies as though they were a unique species of plant.

Reading books by specialists, I always feel the way an animal would if they were watching a documentary by David Attenbrough.

 

[King_Oni]

Luke Jackson's Freaks Geeks and Asperger Syndrome is an amazingly insightful exploration of the disorder that he wrote when was only 13!

I read it, and didn't buy the fact he was 13. I believe that editing and all comes a long way to make it a proper book. No, I"m not discrediting him, but it feels a bit like there's more to it than just him... all while he's the only one being credited for it.

 

[Christian T]

I read it, and didn't buy the fact he was 13. I believe that editing and all comes a long way to make it a proper book. No, I"m not discrediting him, but it feels a bit like there's more to it than just him... all while he's the only one being credited for it.

Oh, I'm sure there was some obscure credit in there somewhere for the editor, but appropriately so because it was still, in essence, Luke's own impressive insight into Asperger's. He's certainly wouldn't be the only writer to have an editor, but all they do is polish it. I think he definitely deserves most of the credit, and I'm sure he's an uncommonly mature 13-year-old.

 

[King_Oni]

Oh, I'm sure there was some obscure credit in there somewhere for the editor, but appropriately so because it was still, in essence, Luke's own impressive insight into Asperger's. He's certainly wouldn't be the only writer to have an editor, but all they do is polish it. I think he definitely deserves most of the credit, and I'm sure he's an uncommonly mature 13-year-old.

But polishing ramblings and scriblings is what makes a book "readable". Of course, for a 13 year old he offers great insights in his life. The thing that I wondered when reading it though; if he's that aware of "what's wrong", even there should have been some help/support/advice. Heck, I'm 29, and it takes other people to point out that what I'm doing might be wrong. Maybe it also adds up that he as a 13 year old had a diagnosis and support. Atwood even wrote the foreword for the book. That's the stuff that makes me wonder "is he, as a 13 year old, all the aware, just by himself?". But again, I'm not saying the book is terrible, I enjoyed reading through it, but it was just a question I had all the time while reading it (and I wasn't even diagnosed myself, and just in the starting phases with therapists over firstly a depression, Asperger's or autism in general as a cause came later).

Like I said, I'm not discrediting him, but still I don't think he just all of a sudden realized all this, and penned down a book in one go. To me it still feels there's more to it than it seems. Heck chances were, that when I was 13 and told my parents that I wanted to write a book, my parents would be like... "here's a ball, go play outside." So, in that sense, even having the space to work on it, is worth at least something notable in terms of support.

 

[Christian T]

But polishing ramblings and scriblings is what makes a book "readable". Of course, for a 13 year old he offers great insights in his life. The thing that I wondered when reading it though; if he's that aware of "what's wrong", even there should have been some help/support/advice. Heck, I'm 29, and it takes other people to point out that what I'm doing might be wrong. Maybe it also adds up that he as a 13 year old had a diagnosis and support. Atwood even wrote the foreword for the book. That's the stuff that makes me wonder "is he, as a 13 year old, all the aware, just by himself?". But again, I'm not saying the book is terrible, I enjoyed reading through it, but it was just a question I had all the time while reading it (and I wasn't even diagnosed myself, and just in the starting phases with therapists over firstly a depression, Asperger's or autism in general as a cause came later).

Like I said, I'm not discrediting him, but still I don't think he just all of a sudden realized all this, and penned down a book in one go. To me it still feels there's more to it than it seems. Heck chances were, that when I was 13 and told my parents that I wanted to write a book, my parents would be like... "here's a ball, go play outside." So, in that sense, even having the space to work on it, is worth at least something notable in terms of support.

Well, putting together the right takes and removing goofs is what makes a film "watchable" but you still have to give most of the credit to the director, he's doing the main job.

I certainly don't believe the whole book just came to him in an instant. I'm sure he had personal support, but I see nor reason not to believe he's a very gifted child with a good understanding. I also don't think the comparisons to yourself are altogether valid because not all 13-year-olds are the same. I'm not saying that you're inferior - you strike as me a very intelligent, capable person - but it's possible that he may have matured or, more likely, come to a good understanding of his Asperger's more quickly than you.

Yes, I'm sure that's through lots of adult support, but, as you said, we shouldn't discredit him.

 

[eon]

Luke Jackson's Freaks Geeks and Asperger Syndrome is an amazingly insightful exploration of the disorder that he wrote when was only 13!

As an aspie, I actually much prefer books written by those who actually have Asperger's, as I find that books written by psychologists tend to be aimed at neurotypicals, and write about aspies as though they were a unique species of plant.

Reading books by specialists, I always feel the way an animal would if they were watching a documentary by David Attenbrough.

can't wait to pick this one up now!

 

[smith2267]

Pretending to be Normal. Amazon.com: Pretending to Be Normal: Living With Asperger's Syndrome (9781853027499): Liane Holliday Willey, Tony Attwood: Books

She has a lot of practical advice.

 

[rolo]

Maxine Aston-wow-where does one begin- see CASSANDRA sydrome-supported by no other than Tony Attwood and widely publicised by both him and FAAAS - apparently us (according to maxine aston) asperger males have been the whole reason for thousands of asperger partners in other words female partners (they do not include same sex partners or those with gender differences) becoming ill with depression due to our refusal to act in a neurotypical manner, be understanding or supportive in any way shape or form-She is a relationship Councillor who herself was in a relationship with an aspie.

 

[rolo]

Have just bought Asperger Syndrome and social relationships(adults speak out about asperger) edited by Genevieve Edmonds(who sadly died and was an aspie) and Luke beardon who works at Sheffield Hallam university Autism Center. I am also reading Aspergers from the Inside out (Michael John Carley who is executive director of GRASP the Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership- I will share my thoughts when I have read and processed them-this may take some time though.