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  • Succeeding in College with Asperger Syndrome

    A student guide

    by Michael Fitzgerald, John Harpur, Maria Lawlor ...
    College life is particularly stressful for students with Asperger Syndrome (AS) and the resources that colleges provide for such students are often inadequate. This much needed guide provides information to help these students prepare successfully for the rites and rituals of studying, interact with staff and fellow students, cope with expectations and pressures, and understand their academic and ... Read more

    $22.99 USD

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  • The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome

    by Anthony Attwood ...
    '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.' - from The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome is the definitive handbook for anyone affected by Asperger's syndrome (AS). It brings together a wealth of information on all ... Read more

    $24.59 USD

  • Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome

    A User Guide to Adolescence

    by Luke Jackson ...
    Have you ever been called a freak or a geek? Have you ever felt like one? Luke Jackson is 13 years old and has Asperger Syndrome. Over the years Luke has learned to laugh at such names but there are other aspects of life which are more difficult. Adolescence and the teenage years are a minefield of emotions, transitions and decisions and when a child has Asperger Syndrome, the result is often ... Read more

    $20.99 USD

  • Corn Flakes for Dinner

    A heartbreaking comedy about family life

    by Aidan Comerford ...
    What do you do when both of your daughters have been diagnosed with autism, your wife is depressed and your job has been made redundant? You become a comedian! After years of feeling like he was losing at life, Aidan Comerford was on top of the world. He had just stepped off stage after being crowned the winner of So You Think You're Funny? at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2014, joining ... Read more

    $10.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Welcome to Biscuit Land

    A Year in the Life of Touretteshero

    by Jessica Thom ...
    Meet Jess, aka Touretteshero. Jess has Tourettes Syndrome.Welcome to Biscuit Land is a witty yet stirring first-hand account of dealing with the daily difficulties of Tourettes - a neurological disorder characterized by physical and verbal tics. Jess Thom shares a year of her life, detailing the entire spectrum of her experiences. From arm and leg tics that can occasionally be life-threatening to ... Read more

    $11.59 USD

  • Girls Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum

    What Parents and Professionals Should Know About the Pre-Teen and Teenage Years

    by Shana Nichols ...
    'This book is not only reassuring; it is inspiring, and bursting with ideas and achievable strategies. The authors write with authority and conviction, and tackle even the most difficult and delicate of topics. If ever you needed to be convinced that girls with ASD can overcome the difficulties and challenges of puberty and adolescence, have successful friendships and relationships and enjoy a ... Read more

    $21.29 USD

  • Parenting Girls on the Autism Spectrum

    Overcoming the Challenges and Celebrating the Gifts

    by Eileen Riley-Hall ...
    This book is a celebration of all the wonderful and unexpected gifts that having a daughter on the autism spectrum can bring to a family. Each chapter offers encouragement and guidance on issues such as school, friendships, meltdowns, special gifts, family relationships, therapies and interventions. Having daughters on the spectrum presents unique and rewarding challenges and this book is packed ... Read more

    $19.99 USD

  • Finding Matthew

    A Child with Brain Damage, a Young Man with Mental Illness, a Son and Brother with Extraordinary Spirit

    by Donna Kirk ...
    During the first few weeks after Matthew Kirk was born -- brain-damaged as a result of oxygen deprivation during delivery -- the doctors advised his parents, Donna and Ed Kirk, to put him in an institution, have another baby as soon as possible, and get on with their life. But what the doctors didn't understand was that Matthew was their life.Indeed, as he grew, he would surprise everyone with his ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • Employment for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome or Non-Verbal Learning Disability

    Stories and Strategies

    by Yvona Fast ...
    Most people with Non-Verbal Learning Disorder (NLD) or Asperger Syndrome (AS) are underemployed. This book sets out to change this. With practical and technical advice on everything from job hunting to interview techniques, from 'fitting in' in the workplace to whether or not to disclose a diagnosis, this book guides people with NLD or AS successfully through the employment mine field. There is ... Read more

    $26.99 USD

  • Coming Out Asperger

    Diagnosis, Disclosure and Self-Confidence

    by Dennis Debbaudt, Jacqui Jackson, Jennifer Overton, Wendy Lawson, Stephen Shore, Liane Holliday Willey, Dr Anthony Attwood ...
    Coming Out Asperger explores the complexity of diagnosis for Asperger Syndrome, the drawbacks and benefits of disclosing a diagnosis of a 'hidden disability,' and how this impinges on self-esteem. The contributors include some of the best-known and most exciting writers in the field of Asperger Syndrome (AS) today, and include individuals on the autism spectrum, parents and professionals. The ... Read more

    $24.99 USD

  • Top Tips for Asperger Students

    How to Get the Most Out of University and College

    by Rosemary Martin, Leslie Ilic, Caitlin Cooper ...
    Leaving home and moving to college or university can be a daunting experience. In this easy-to-use book, Rosemary Martin provides guidelines and invaluable advice for every student on the Autism Spectrum as he or she thinks about, and plans for, entry into student life.Packed with tried and tested methods for coping and succeeding away from home that cover every aspect of student life, this book ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • Asperger Syndrome in Adolescence

    Living with the Ups, the Downs and Things in Between

    by Stephen Shore, Steven Gutstein, Isabelle Henault, Jacqui Jackson, Mike Stanton, DeAnn Hyatt-Foley, Dennis Debbaudt, Rebecca Moyes, Lise Pyles, Dr Anthony Attwood ...
    Childhood and adult experiences of individuals with Asperger Syndrome (AS) are becoming increasingly well documented, yet the crucial formative teenage years have, so far, been neglected. Adolescence is a difficult time for any teenager, but when you have Asperger Syndrome this already emotionally complex time of life becomes all the more challenging. Reflecting the views of parents, professionals ... Read more

    $21.29 USD