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The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome

By: Dr Tony Attwood
Narrated by: Tony Attwood, John Sackville
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The Asperger's syndrome bible for parents and professionals, newly updated with an introduction explaining the DSM-5.

The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome is the definitive handbook for anyone affected by Asperger's syndrome (AS). Now including a new introduction explaining the impact of DSM-5 on the diagnosis and approach to AS, it brings together a wealth of information on all aspects of the syndrome for children through to adults.

Drawing on case studies and personal accounts from Attwood's extensive clinical experience, and from his correspondence with individuals with AS, this book is both authoritative and extremely accessible. Chapters examine:

  • Causes and indications of the syndrome
  • The diagnosis and its effect on the individual
  • Theory of mind
  • Social interaction, including friendshipsthers
  • social interaction, including friendships
  • Long-term relationships
  • Teasing, bullying and mental health issues
  • The effect of AS on language and cognitive abilities, sensory sensitivity, movement and co-ordination skills
  • Career development.

There is also an invaluable frequently asked questions chapter and a section listing useful resources for anyone wishing to find further information on a particular aspect of AS, as well as literature and educational tools.

Essential listening for families and individuals affected by AS as well as teachers, professionals and employers coming in contact with people with AS, this book should be on the bookshelf of anyone who needs to know or is interested in this complex condition.

"I usually say to the child, 'Congratulations, you have Asperger's syndrome', and explain that this means he or she is not mad, bad or defective, but has a different way of thinking." (The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome)

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2019 Dr Anthony Attwood (P)2019 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
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fantastic book everything was great. highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more on this topic.

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The best book on Autism (Asperger's Syndrome)

Utterly brilliant book! It is impossible to read this book and not change somehow, your opinions and approach, to Autism. This book made me a better Partner to my (only recently diagnosed) wife.

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Informative and Easy to Follow

The book is well written and informative and very easy to follow The book is well written and informative and very easy to follow

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Insight into my own experience.

This was insightful. I was diagnosed with level 1 ASD at 45. This book will help me plan for myself and possibly my own child.

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Insight into Aspies

Tony Atwood takes you inside the wonderful minds of Aspies. The main thing I realized from this book is as a NTbI may not always understand them them but understanding requires judgement acceptance doesn’t.

Wonderful book, you will get a total insight into the mind of Aspies.

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Perfection

The information is clear , easy to understand and follow . A great book from start to finish .

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Amazingly thorough, scientific, and by far best book I've read on Aspergers yet. Perhaps repetitive at times, but is applicable and demonstrates the overlapping influence of traits. Neuro-typical, clinical observation of wide array of high functioning autistic people.

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Great for recently diagnosed aspies!

A very long and in depth look at Asperger's syndrome. Fantastic for anyone who wants more than a superficial explanation.

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The narrator's voice is very pleasant. It sounds close to Tony Attwood's voice which calms me very much.

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Enlightening and inspiring!

As a recently diagnosed 55-year-old woman with Asperger’s this book is the most comprehensive, enjoyable, beautifully written and I applaud Tony Atwood for being a force in changing the world’s understanding of Asperger’s!
I Thank you and celebrate you,Sir!

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