Asperger's: What Does It Mean to Me?
by Catherine Faherty, Gary B. Mesibov
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Author: Catherine Faherty, Gary B. MesibovBrand: Future Horizons
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2000-04-01
ISBN: 1885477597
Number of pages: 301
Publisher: Future Horizons
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- ISBN13: 9781885477590
- Condition: New
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Summary: 4 Stars
I learnt a lot from this book - not from the bits intended for adults although they were useful for those that work with my 10 year old child - but from the bits she filled in. She enjoyed highlighting and we sat together while she did it so she could explain stuff to me as she went along. I even got an inkling that she has an unusual form of OCD that was not really apparent day to day but was worrying her enough for us then to seek help with. Each chapter has a part for the child in workbook style - they can either write or highlight the bits that are pertinent to them - and then a more detailed part intended for older kids , carers and parents which is more to do with what you can do to help.
I like the way that that Aspergers is presented in a matter of fact way - very suitable for someone with a new diagnosis. It does not "label" but explains strengths and weaknesses along with many suggestions about things that might help. My child could have used this from about age 6 or 7 but she is very literary - maybe more like 9 or 10 for most AS kids?
Whilst the timetables, check lists, single step tasks, home office, what finished means etc is very basic for those of us who have lived with AS it is very poorly understood at mainstream schools in our experience. The education chapter should be compulsory reading for all teachers with an AS kid in the class. It is a bit irritating to use the word Aspergers in the title and then go for autism all the way through the book but as long as you explain that Aspergers is part of an autism spectrum so your child knows why I don't see it as a major issue. In my opinion, the only real difference between HFA and AS if someone with HFA becmes fully verbal is the age at which speech is acquired. They then look indistinguishable.
The only problem is the length of it - it is off-putting to all but the most dedicated mainstream teacher. Can I tell you about Asperger syndrome by Jude Welton is a tiny little thing and although not nearly as good as this book teachers seem more inclined to glance at in my experience (sadly).
Summary of Asperger's: What Does It Mean to Me?
This is a book that will never become irrelevant or "outdated." Every child who uses it also becomes its co-author. Each chapter is divided in two parts: the first part - the Workbook - is for the child to complete, by writing or highlighting "What is True for Me" in lists of simple statements. The second part - "For Parents and Teachers" - contains helpful tips/information for the adult who guides him through the exercises. The book will provide insight into your child's mind, and make him/her more self-aware, learning what autism means in relation to crucial areas of his/her life: friendships, fears, abilities, and much more.
Helpful chapters include:
- Ways of Thinking?Workbook
- The Sensory Experience?Workbook
- Artistic Talent--Workbook
- People?Workbook
- Understanding?Workbook
- Thoughts?Workbook
- Communication?Workbook
- School?Workbook
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