Autism and Aspergers Books
Sex and the Single Aspie
This ground-breaking book about sexuality speaks to women on the autism spectrum in fresh new ways, opening doors to discussion, and blowing the lid off taboo subjects. One of the many problems... (more)
Difference Not Disorder: Understanding Autism Theory in Practice
Interventions and educational approaches for children with autism spectrum disorders have developed in response to the different models for how autism has been constructed and understood. This book... (more)
Coming Home to Autism: A Room-by-Room Approach to Supporting Your Child at Home after ASD Diagnosis
What does an autism diagnosis mean for everyday family life? Explore different rooms in the home to better understand how children with autism experience daily activities, and what you can do to... (more)
Psychoanalytic Work with Autistic Features in Adults: Clinical Intervention Methods and Technique
Psychoanalytic Work with Autistic Features in Adults deals with the diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties of working with patients with autistic residuals, formed in early life experiences that... (more)
Treating Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder: A psychoanalytic and developmental approach
Treating Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder: A Psychoanalytic and Developmental Approach outlines a unique model, the product of over twenty years of experience in working with children with... (more)
Communicating Partners: Developmental Guides for Professionals and Parents
Children with autism and their life partners - their parents, families, peers and educators - who are not on the autism spectrum can feel as though they live in separate and even incompatible worlds.... (more)
Parent to Parent: Information and Inspiration for Parents Dealing with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome
Providing important information, which will empower other parents of children with autism or Asperger's syndrome, Ann Boushey explains to parents their rights in mapping out their child's care. (more)
An Exact Mind: An Artist with Asperger Syndrome
Peter Myers' intricate and ornately patterned drawings are brought together for the first time in this volume, which is the fascinating result of the collaboration of an artist and two scientists.... (more)
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
This is a murder mystery novel like no other. The detective, and narrator, is Christopher Boone. Christopher is fifteen and has Asperger's, a form of autism. He knows a very great deal about maths... (more)
Asperger Syndrome and Adults... Is Anyone Listening?: Essays and Poems by Spouses, Partners and Parents of Adults with Asperger Syndrome
The emotional problems experienced by those close to adults with Asperger's Syndrome are often over-looked. Focusing on the Cassandra phenomenon, this volume gathers letters, thoughts and poems to... (more)
Different Minds: Gifted Children with AD/HD, Asperger Syndrome, and Other Learning Deficits
Recognising the different levels and kinds of giftedness, this book provides an insight into the challenges and benefits specific to gifted children with attention difficulties. (more)
Asperger's Syndrome in Young Children: A Developmental Guide for Parents and Professionals
This landmark book focuses on how AS presents in pre-school children. An essential guide for parents coming to terms with their child's AS diagnosis and for the professionals who work with this age... (more)
The Development of Autism: A Self-Regulatory Perspective
Tom Whitman proposes a new developmental theory of autism that focuses on the diversity of characteristics associated with this disorder, and how these develop over time. This theory is reconciled... (more)
Autism and Creativity: Is There a Link Between Autism in Men and Exceptional Ability?
Autism and Creativity is a stimulating study of male creativity and autism, arguing that a major genetic endowment is a prerequisite of genius, and that cultural and environmental factors are less... (more)
Multicoloured Mayhem: Parenting the Many Shades of Adolescents and Children with Autism, Asperger Syndrome and AD/HD
Jacqui Jackson has seven children. Luke has Asperger's syndrome, Joe has ADHD and Ben has autism. This title explains vividly what it is like to parent young people with such a range of conditions... (more)
Can I Tell You About Asperger Syndrome?: A Guide for Friends and Family
Meet Adam - a young boy with AS. Adam invites young readers to learn about AS from his perspective. He helps children understand the difficulties faced by a child with AS - he tells them what AS is,... (more)
The Boy Who Loved Windows: Opening the Heart and Mind of a Child Threatened with Autism
The compelling story of Walker Stacey - a child who triumphed over his autistic tendencies with the dedicated help of his family.
Parenting a Child with Asperger Syndrome: 200 Tips and Strategies
For parents of children with Asperger Syndrome ordinary parenting just doesn't always do it - AS kids need a different approach. Brenda is mother to 11-year-old Kenneth, and since his diagnosis at... (more)
Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Complete Guide
This one-stop reference guide introduces the reader to an understanding of this complex disorder, touching on all aspects related to ASD (including Asperger's syndrome), with a detailed resource... (more)
Living the Good Life with Autism
Following his discovery in later life that he has high-functioning autism the author tells of his marriage to a like-minded woman, and of the day-to-day realities of life with this condition. His... (more)
Now You Know Me Think More: A Journey With Autism using Facilitated Communication Techniques
Pauline Lukey first met Ppinder Hundal when Ppinder was eight years old, at which point Ppinder was non-verbal and had no formal way of communicating. This book charts their development together as,... (more)
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders: Frequently Asked Questions
Diane Yapko has produced this practical resource in an easy to read question and answer format so readers can go directly to the questions that interest them. There is no need to sift through complex... (more)
Build your Own Life: A Self-Help Guide for Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome
As someone with Asperger Syndrome, Wendy Lawson knows all about the social difficulties that accompany the condition. In this book, she guides others on the autism spectrum through the confusing map... (more)
Aspergers in Love: Couple Relationships and Family Affairs
Comparing and contrasting both AS and non-AS partners' viewpoints, this book frankly examines the fundamental aspects of relationships that are often complicated by the disorder. With all findings... (more)
