The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome

Starred review from October 15, 2006
In 1998, Australian clinical psychologist Attwood published "Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals", which quickly established him as an international expert on the condition. Here, he updates research in this rapidly evolving field, offering a wealth of information on childhood, college, long-term relationships, and careers. He gives comprehensive coverage of topics such as friendship, bullying, special interests, and theory of mind. Each chapter begins with a quote from Hans Asperger himself and includes firsthand experiences from individuals with Asperger's, including Temple Grandin, Liane Holliday Willey, and Stephen Shore. Particularly helpful are the Key Points and Strategies at each chapter's end and the detailed FAQs, glossary, resources, and references sections. Attwood writes, 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. His work skillfully brings together the current information on this fascinating condition and is an essential purchase for academic and public libraries."Elizabeth Safford, Nevins Memorial Lib., Methuen, MA"

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