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misslonely85's review against another edition
3.0
This book is very informative for parents of a child with Asperger syndrome or for teachers. For me, however, a woman of thirty-five years old, self-diagnosed Asperger, this guide appeared technical and its tone too formal. I prefer autobiographies of autistic women, which doesn’t make me feel inadequate like this one.
stephatree's review against another edition
4.0
It is a bit outdated at this point, but overall, I think this is a great text on the topic. Attwood clearly cares and has taken significant time to understand Aspies as best he can. I love how he shares their experiences and words as examples throughout the book.
dphillips's review against another edition
5.0
A much more in depth book of his I've read with many up-to-date resources on this topic. A really helpful read.
dphillips's review against another edition
4.0
My sons therapist was kind enough to lend this to me when I approached her about our growing concern with how our 8yr old is relating to his peers. This book really opened my eyes to different views as to why he behaves so & is having difficulties. I also devoured the rest of the book that pertained to all the other struggles of those w/high functioning autism/asperger's. I've read many books on the subject & must say this one really had a lot of aha moments for me.
emmedash's review against another edition
4.0
One star knocked off because Dr Attwood's overuse of the passive voice, his Trumpian addiction to inverted commas, and his condescending assumptions about the relative value of different flavours of friendship annoy the hell out of me.
cashewenemy's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
3.0
like others have said, this is written in a more academic tone and is pretty dated. it does really rely on a deficit instead of difference mindset, and ig it's up to you if you want to read about how autistic people have no theory of mind from an "aspergers expert" who didnt figure out his son was autistic for 30 years. wildest quote was probably "I have suggested that cats are autistic dogs"
inesjp_'s review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
3.5
Interesting and thorough, but too old school in its thinking: I found it sexist and naïve. It perpetuates traditional roles and most of the suggestions are (sadly) just not achievable in this society. It also kept repeating the same points over and over - reading the final part of the chapter tells you everything you need to know.
southwild713's review against another edition
4.0
This was one of the first books i bought after being diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at 29. I'm so glad i did, i've returned to this guide again and again.
It covers definition, diagnosis, friendships, bullying, theory of mind, sensory issues, relationships, special interests, movement, coordination, language, careers, emotions, and many more topics from babies to adults.
Highly recommended for anyone on the spectrum or family and friends with a loved one on the spectrum, especially newly diagnosed adults like myself.
It covers definition, diagnosis, friendships, bullying, theory of mind, sensory issues, relationships, special interests, movement, coordination, language, careers, emotions, and many more topics from babies to adults.
Highly recommended for anyone on the spectrum or family and friends with a loved one on the spectrum, especially newly diagnosed adults like myself.