Product Description

This award-winning book illuminates what it means to be a person who has Aspergers Syndrome by providing a window into a unique and particular world. Drawing on her own experience of schooling, and that of a network of friends and correspondents who share her way of thinking and responding, Clare Sainsbury reminds us of the potential for harm which education holds for those who do not fit.

This book holds insights that take us beyond the standard guidance on how to manage autistic spectrum disorder. It challenges the way we might handle obsessional behaviour.

It invites us to celebrate the pure passion of the intellect, which such obsessions can represent, and to recognise the delight which can be experienced by children who love to collect. It reminds us that many of the autistic mannerisms we might try to suppress actually help the child to think.

This revised edition includes an additional introduction and extensive summary of research in the field of Asperger's Syndrome, both by Tony Attwood.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #36361 in Books
• Published on: 2009-09-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

Review
`This deceptively little book contains more truth and provides more insight into what it is like to have Asperger's Syndrome than many a weighty tome on the subject. It offers a view from the inside, but it is not yet another autobiography. Admirably and refreshingly, the author has refrained from giving an account solely based on her own experiences. Instead she sets out observations from 25 different suffers, giving often astonishing and sometimes harrowing glimpses of what actually happens to a child with Asperger's Syndrome in the classroom, in the playground, in the lunch queue and at home' --The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry

Review
`This deceptively little book contains more truth and provides more insight into what it is like to have Asperger's Syndrome than many a weighty tome on the subject. It offers a view from the inside, but it is not yet another autobiography. Admirably and refreshingly, the author has refrained from giving an account solely based on her own experiences. Instead she sets out observations from 25 different suffers, giving often astonishing and sometimes harrowing glimpses of what actually happens to a child with Asperger's Syndrome in the classroom, in the playground, in the lunch queue and at home' - The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry

Customer Reviews

Nice Book
Clare Sainsbury gives a wonderful account of what it is like to be a schoolchild with Asperger syndrome drawn from her own experience, as well as commenting about theories on the subject. This should provide valuable insight to both teachers and parents as well as being one of those 'me too' reads for other people with Asperger syndrome like myself. If you are a teacher though and you only want to read one book then this one probably shouldn't be it, simply because I don't think this book alone is enough.

Well written and easy to follow.
As a parent with a child who has similair problems ,to the author,this is an essential book to read. It is written in a language that parents can understand,unlike some similair books that have been reccomended to me. It gives a good insight as to how people on the Autistic Spectrum view the world and how we can help them. I think all teachers involved with children like this,should study this book!

Brilliant!! The best book on Aspergers I've read!!
I am a professional, who also has a personal interest in Aspergers, as a dear friend struggles with this. I had a lot of 'professional' knowledge about this syndrome, but this book has really helped me understand it from the sufferer's perspective. This book waa actually sent to me by mistake! the most wonderful mistake!! as it has by far been the most helpful book on this subject I have come across. It is written simply and clearly, and has examples from a variety of people, which is great, as it shows the diversity within the syndrome. I want to give Clare the biggest hug! (though she may not appreciate that!! 'o) as this book has truly given me an insight into the experience my now adult friend, is likely to have experienced during youth.. which has helped me have a deeper understanding and compassion for why he struggles now, and why he feels about himself the way he does - having never known this syndrome existed.. Thankyou Clare....