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Asperger's and Girls
At last, here is a book that provides up-to-date information about girls and women with Asperger's Syndrome. Covering topics such as diagnoses, education, puberty, relationships, and careers, experts in the field share practical advice for both caregivers and the women and girls who are affected by Asperger's. Other chapters are written by women who have been diagnosed wit...more
Paperback, 152 pages
Published
December 31st 2006
by Future Horizons
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Several chapters were very worthwhile, others not as helpful or illuminating. None of the book was a waste of time.
Of course, Tony Attwood's chapter was informative. As I had just finished reading his Complete Guide to Aspergers, some of it was review. Always a pleasure to read from Mr. Attwood.
Lisa Iland's chapter on friendships, bullying, and fitting in was very interesting. I wish I had read this many years ago.
Jennifer McIlwee Myers wrote about datin...more
Of course, Tony Attwood's chapter was informative. As I had just finished reading his Complete Guide to Aspergers, some of it was review. Always a pleasure to read from Mr. Attwood.
Lisa Iland's chapter on friendships, bullying, and fitting in was very interesting. I wish I had read this many years ago.
Jennifer McIlwee Myers wrote about datin...more
I was deeply disappointed by this book, most especially with the chapter by Lisa Iland. Temple Grandin and Tony Attwood appear in only one chapter each, so the marketing that this book was authored by them is deceptive and disappointing. I appreciate all of the work they have done with ASD. Unfortunately, the majority of this book was about attempting to change young girls and women with ASD, rather than helping them to understand themselves and be happy with who they are.
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Sure, the quality is uneven. Sure, I have issues with the editing. But the essays aimed specifically at girls with Asperger's are very worthwhile.
Even though I don't have AS, I often struggle in social situations, due to social anxiety disorder. Growing up, I read many, many books about "HOW TO MAKE FRIENDS" and "HOW TO BE POPULAR," but I could never use them to make any headway, because they were written for kids with average social skills. The books would alway...more
Even though I don't have AS, I often struggle in social situations, due to social anxiety disorder. Growing up, I read many, many books about "HOW TO MAKE FRIENDS" and "HOW TO BE POPULAR," but I could never use them to make any headway, because they were written for kids with average social skills. The books would alway...more
Lately I'm having trouble reading on this subject of transition to adolescence and womanhood without getting depressed and fearful. That said, this book does have good information and good authors. There are short sections by different writers on different topics, which I appreciated.
I think I was expecting more for what I paid for this book and I didn't get it.
The best essay for me came from Jennifer McIlwee Myers who related the AS rules for dating, relationships, and marriage. Her advice was practical, funny, and sensible.
The best essay for me came from Jennifer McIlwee Myers who related the AS rules for dating, relationships, and marriage. Her advice was practical, funny, and sensible.
In a world where diagnoses of Asperger's Syndrome are growing exponentially, it is surprisingly difficult to find books focusing on the Aspie female. I was diagnosed with AS in 2008 at 18. This book, while aimed at the issues of pre-teen Aspies, did help me to understand where my development "went wrong" or why the gap between my peers and I kept growing. It's a great book, but somewhat simplistic for people who have "been there, done that." Regardless, it was a good read, an...more
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I didn't like the way puberty and menstruation were treated in this book. There was a chapter that referred to menstrual pads and tampons as "dirty" and that really made me mad!
Ten essays of varying value. One that stands out is written by an Aspie woman/Star Wars geek.
This book gave me great insight into the mind of my oldest daughter.
This is really giving me a lot more insight than any therapist has ever done! Learning a lot so far. A bit hard to follow... go figure, it has personal Aspie essays!
This was a really interesting anthology. Most of the essays were about how the symptoms of Asperger's manifest differently in women and girls, with several articles written by adult Aspies.
Half way through this and so far it's a lot of anecdotes and suppositions. I'm not finding it terribly helpful.
Several days later my opinion hasn't changed.
Several days later my opinion hasn't changed.
Pretty informative. A little hard to follow as all of the women who wrote the book have some form of autism. Lots of good information.
Very informative. Every parent of a girl with Asperger's should read this one.
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Tony Attwood is an English psychologist who lives in Queensland, Australia and is an author of several books on Asperger's Syndrome. He received an honours degree in psychology from the University of Hull, an M.A. in clinical psychology from the University of Surrey, and a Ph.D. from University College London under Uta Frith. His book, Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals, pr...more
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