Clara in Miami Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Hello all I would like a list of books regarding Aspergers that speak to what AS can look like in the future, AS in adolesents as well as best overall AS info, I enjoy anecdotal stories as well..I have read Hitchhicking through Aspergers and it was very helpful...have any of you read the book from OASIS ? thank you very much blessed day Clara in Miami mom to Fab 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frelle Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I just started researching, but here are the book I have come across, two are just for girls, though: http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Aspergers-Syndrome/dp/1843106698 http://www.amazon.com/Aspergers-Girls-Tony-Attwood/dp/193256540X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1242670767&sr=1-1 http://www.amazon.com/Girls-Umbrella-Autism-Spectrum-Disorders/dp/1931282471/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1242670767&sr=1-3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misty Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 This is my reading to-do list for Asperger's.... Pretending to be normal Look me in the eye Homeschooling a child with Asperger’s How to Raise Your Child’s Social IQ by Cathi Cohen Brotherly Feelings: Me, My Emotions, and My Brother with Asperger’s Freaks, Geeks, and Asperger’s Syndrome Asperger’s and Girls The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome I have not read any of the above books yet. Right now, I'm reading Parenting a Child With Asperger Syndrome, but it doesn't have much in it that I didn't already know (mostly). I'm also reading Helping a Child with Nonverbal Learning Disorder or Asperger Disorder and it has a lot of little 1-page stories and things that are interesting, plus lot's of practical info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happygrrl Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Th Complete Guide by Tony Attwoood (the pp linked to it) is by far the best I've read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristineMM Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Hi, 1. Released in 2008 the book by Temple Grandin has practical information for parents & teachers & covers behaviors and social issues in AS and her opinion that a lot can be trained or taught for AS people to help them function well in the workplace as adults. Here is my book review of it on my blog that can help you see what the book is about http://tinyurl.com/44v4oe 2. Also there is a Google Authors free YouTube video see here http://tinyurl.com/783phk that discusses these issues a lot in this lecture, AS and Autism spectrum people in the workplace is a main theme, getting along socially and how bosses and co-workers can communicate with AS people better Grandin has strong opinions that stricter parenting and coercing children to behave right or well in the 1960s and prior helped her and other children either with AS or on the Autism Spectrum conform to society's behavioral code. A theory is more lenient parenting in recent years OR using the label as an excuse to not try to change negative behavior (including that which may make a difference between an adult who can work and live indepenently as a result of it vs. one who cannot hold down a job due to social issues and remains dependent on society). I am not trying to start a debate nor am I saying what my personal opinion is, I am just sharing the viewpoing that Grandin takes and is present in her book and in her lectures. It is worth listening to/learning about & considering & forming your own opinion. 3. A HS mom shared this article link on a chat board for issues in an adult man's relationships & workplace, he was undiagnosed until recently when he got an AS diagnosis. article dated 5/15/09 but his AS caused him social and work problems all his life. You may find this insightful. http://tinyurl.com/oheo6r (The more I learn about AS the more I recognize strong symptoms in people I am related to or worked with in the past or present in paid work or volunteer work now. These people are all functioning and contributing members of society living great lives except for some social and/or communication difficulties. With those I know who are adult with AS (some in 60s), more has to do in their cases with the NTs dealing with them instead of the other way around.) HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandellie4 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 You didn't ask for websites, but three of my favorites are: www.iancommunity.org www.researchautism.org www.autismspeaks.org Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asta Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Ask and Tell: Self-Advocacy and Disclosure for People on the Autism Spectrum is co-written by the (autistic) woman who runs this site. She also has a booklist and a parent's forum on the site. asta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clara in Miami Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 Thanks everybody..I went to the library to get some books, looking forward to reading through the websites and very much looking forward to seeing the temple Granadin info i ahd heard about her some years ago thank you for taking the time to respond busy moms :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misty Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 There is also a documentary on YouTube about Temple Grandin called "The Woman Who Thinks Like a Cow". It's broken into five parts, but it's definitely worth watching. Temple Grandin is amazing! Here is the first part... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46ycu3JFRrA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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