What are some good reads on Asperger's?
June 6, 2012 6:46 PM Subscribe
What are the best books to read about Asperger's?
I'm also interested in other types of media, but I'm assuming books are where I'll find the most information.
I'm also interested in other types of media, but I'm assuming books are where I'll find the most information.
Robison, Look Me in the Eye.
posted by Mr. Justice at 7:14 PM on June 6, 2012 [1 favorite]
posted by Mr. Justice at 7:14 PM on June 6, 2012 [1 favorite]
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adult Asperger Syndrome is definitely NOT a general-interest read, but it has some good insights.
posted by dmd at 7:22 PM on June 6, 2012
posted by dmd at 7:22 PM on June 6, 2012
The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome by Tony Attwood. I can give you more specific recommendations if you let us know if you're a parent, teacher, or Autistic person.
posted by Daily Alice at 7:37 PM on June 6, 2012
posted by Daily Alice at 7:37 PM on June 6, 2012
Look my in the Eye is unique since the author did not know he had Aspergers for most of his life. Also, his family really failed him which caused even more problems. He was the older brother in Running with Scissors if you've read that.
I'm reading Freaks, Geeks and Aspergers now. Written by a 13 yr old boy. It has some good insights and reminders that everyone has unique challenges and talents.
Morning edition on NPR had a great segment in the last week about recent studies in autism. I think the interviewed test subject has aspergers, and learning more about his long association with research was fascinating.
posted by saffry at 7:39 PM on June 6, 2012
I'm reading Freaks, Geeks and Aspergers now. Written by a 13 yr old boy. It has some good insights and reminders that everyone has unique challenges and talents.
Morning edition on NPR had a great segment in the last week about recent studies in autism. I think the interviewed test subject has aspergers, and learning more about his long association with research was fascinating.
posted by saffry at 7:39 PM on June 6, 2012
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon is a good, entertaining read also [not facts and definition- it's a novel].
posted by the twistinside at 6:06 PM on June 7, 2012
posted by the twistinside at 6:06 PM on June 7, 2012
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posted by box at 6:49 PM on June 6, 2012