![]() | The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome by Tony Attwood
Buy new: $19.77 / Used from: $11.17 The Bible of Asperger's Syndrome from the leading expert in the field. Tony Attwood discusses Asperger's from early childhood to adulthood, including marriages between Aspies and neurotypical (non-autistic) partners and workplace coping skills. Dr. Attwood includes numerous ideas for intervention, socialization, and coping skills for all stages of life.
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![]() | Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Tony Attwood
Buy new: $17.05 / Used from: $2.00 Covers all aspects of the syndrome from language to social behaviour and motor clumsiness, concluding with a chapter based on most frequently asked questions.
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![]() | Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew by Ellen Notbohm
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $8.94 Makes parents aware of the sensory and behavioral issues that autistic children experience, of the harm in labeling a child as "austistic" rathen than "child," and in making responsible choices in boosting your child's social skills and self-esteem.
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![]() | I Am Utterly Unique: Celebrating the Strengths of Children with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism
Buy new: $14.86 / Used from: $12.26 Finally, a book for children with Asperger's that teaches positive strengths rather than limitations. It's a wonderful self-esteem booster, whether you're a child or an adult Aspie.
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![]() | Different Like Me: My Book of Autism Heroes by Jennifer Elder
Buy new: $13.56 / Used from: $12.20 Celebrates Asperger's and austic spectrum disorders by allowing kids to see that famous people such as Andy Warhol, Isaac Newton, Andy Kaufman, Kant, and others also had Asperger's.
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![]() | Can I Tell You About Asperger Syndrome?: A Guide for Friends and Family by Jude Welton
Buy new: $9.95 / Used from: $6.15 Adam, a fictional child with AS, helps children understand the day-to-day difficulties faced by those with Asperger's. Recommended for ages 7-15.
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![]() | All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome by Kathy Hoopmann
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $10.37 Not all Aspies love this approach, but Kathy Hoopmann, author of Asperger's mysteries for children, makes AS accessible to young children.
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![]() | Blue Bottle Mystery: An Asperger Adventure by Kathy Hoopmann
Buy new: $11.71 / Used from: $6.36 A mystery for grades 3-5 that focuses on Ben, diagnosed with Asperger's, as he and his friend Andy discover a blue bottle buried in the schoolyard.
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![]() | Of Mice and Aliens: An Asperger Adventure by Kathy Hoopmann
Buy new: $11.65 / Used from: $6.87 Ben, learning to deal with his Asperger's, now has to take care of Spick, an alien who crash-landed in his backyard.
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![]() | Lisa and the Lacemaker: An Asperger Adventure by Kathy Hoopmann
Buy new: $11.01 / Used from: $4.87 Ben is back in his third adventure. This time, Lisa is the narrator. As she gets to know her Great-Aunt Hannah, she is led into secrets from her past.
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![]() | Haze by Kathy Hoopmann
Buy new: $12.55 / Used from: $8.00 Seb is an Aspie with a talent for numbers and computers but not people. When he falls in with a new group, he ends up getting into more trouble than he bargained for.
This is a nice counterpoint to Kathy Hoopmann's Asperger books aimed at younger readers.
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![]() | Developing Talents: Careers for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism by Temple Grandin
Buy new: $14.93 / Used from: $12.11 Temple Grandin, herself autistic, has written a well-thought-out guide to discovering what jobs are best suited to someone with Asperger's, and how to cope (social networking, interviews, etc.)
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![]() | 1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Veronica Zysk
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $15.87 Tips for dealing with social, sensory, behavioral, and self-care issues, plus many more.
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![]() | The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Buy new: $11.16 / Used from: $1.69 Mark Haddon's Aspie narrator perfectly captures the compulsions, sensory overloads, and thought processes of being autistic.
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![]() | Born on a Blue Day: Inside the Extraordinary Mind of an Autistic Savant by Daniel Tammet
Buy new: $16.32 / Used from: $1.50 Daniel Tammet is an austic savant with Asperger's and has recently been featured on numerous documentaries and television appearances. His thought processes involving synesthesia and math calculations are particularly fascinating.
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![]() | Thinking in Pictures, Expanded Edition: My Life with Autism by Temple Grandin
Buy new: $11.16 / Used from: $7.82 Dr. Grandin's fascinating look at her own journey with autism. An inspiring look at living "differently wired."
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![]() | Aquamarine Blue 5: Personal Stories Of College Students With Autism by Dawn Prince-Hughes
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $4.55 An amazing collection of first-person experinces from college students with Asperger's and high-functioning autism. The stories are international in scope and truly outstanding.
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![]() | Mozart & The Whale (Widescreen)
Buy new: $12.99 / Used from: $2.28 This touching indie film stars Josh Hartnett and is based on a true story. It follows the relationship of two Aspie adults struggling to figure out how to cope with the challenges of living together and how to fit in the neurotypical world.
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![]() | Freaks, Geeks & Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence by Luke Jackson
Buy new: $12.89 / Used from: $10.46 Written by a British teenager with AS, this is an excellent first-person look at school, bullying, how to tell others about your AS, dating and relationships, and other issues of interest to Aspie teens and their parents.
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![]() | Asperger Syndrome in Adolescence: Living With the Ups, the Downs and Things in Between
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $5.21 Includes chapters written by teenagers with Asperger's on sexuality, depression, and friendship, along with therpeutic alternatives for those with AS.
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![]() | A User Guide to the Gf/Cf Diet: For Autism, Asperger Syndrome and Ad/Hd by Luke Jackson
Buy new: $17.95 / Used from: $15.00 Research has shown that some on the autistic spectrum do not digest gluten (wheat, barley, and rye protein) or casein (milk protein), and that eliminating gluten and dairy from the diet can result in improved behavior.
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![]() | The Gluten-Free Vegetarian Kitchen: Delicious and Nutritious Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free Dishes by Donna Klein
Buy new: $12.89 / Used from: $8.18 For those who are, like myself, on a gluten-free vegetarian / vegan diet, this book offers wonderful, tasty alternatives to complement Luke Jackson's GF/CF diet(above).
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