Product Description

Through brief vignettes and whimsical black-and-white cartoon drawings, This Is Asperger Syndrome introduces siblings, peers and other children to the everyday challenges faced by children with Asperger Syndrome at home or at school. Written for children ages 6-12, the book may be read independently by older children and serves as an excellent springboard for further discussion led by parents and teachers. A special section, Notes on Asperger Syndrome, at the end of the book summarizes the major characteristics of Asperger Syndrome.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #61379 in Books
• Published on: 1999-10-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 20 pages

Review
This much-needed book demystifies the unique and sometimes puzzling behaviors of individuals with Asperger Syndrome by letting the reader experience the world from the perspective of a young child with Asperger Syndrome. The brief, easy-to-understand text is accompanied by whimsical cartoon-like characters. -- From the Publisher

This much-needed book demystifies the unique and sometimes puzzling behaviors of individuals with Asperger Syndrome by letting the reader experience the world from the perspective of a young child with Asperger Syndrome. The brief, easy-to-understand text is accompanied by whimsical cartoon-like characters. --From the Publisher

About the Author
Elisa Gagnon, Ms.Ed., is coordinator, Asperger Syndrome Project, University of Kansas Medical Center.Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D., is an associate professor, University of Kansas. Brenda Myles is an internationally recognized authority on Asperger Syndrome and Autism.

Customer Reviews

How to tell others about Asperger syndrome
This book is like a series of snapshots of realistic situations that will help others to understand individuals with this disability. What is especially important about this book is that it depicts situations where the authors (who obviously work with this population) KNOW that behaviors of the child in certain situations are likely to be misinterpreted--thus causing an escalation of behavior on the part of the child or a negative reaction on the part of person with whom the child is interacting. Because of the child's literal perception of situations and their difficulty in expressing themselves accurately their behavior may be perceived as oppositional, angry, or arrogant. They may also be victimized because of their literal/naive interpretations. This book delivers important information in the clearest possible way--as the old adage says--a picture is worth a thousand words. Thank you for helping others understand OUR children!

Must have book for families, teachers, and friends.
My 7 year old son is in class with a child with Asperger's Syndrome. I needed something to explain what Asperger's is and how it impacts the actions and responses of this child. THIS WAS THE PERFECT BOOK. It is short, easy to read (my son could actually read it himself) and it explains several of the difficulties that many Asperger's children experience. Best of all, it is from the perspective of the child that has Asperger's. Not only did my son (and I) learn a great deal about Asperger's, we also learned how about how a child with Asperger's might feel about being different from other children. This really helped my son to understand and react appropriately to the child in his class. I am donating the book to his classroom in hopes that others can also use this great resource.

A GREAT BOOK FOR CLASSROOM SHARING!
I teach children with learning disabilities and behavior problems at the elementary level. A parent shared, "This Is Asperger Syndrome" with me and I now have a greater understanding of this disability. I shared it with the children I teach and it led to a wonderful discussion. I encourage other educators to read this book with their students.