The Asperger Personal Guide: Raising Self-Esteem and Making the Most of Yourself as a Adult with Asperger′s Syndrome

by Genevieve Edmonds, Dean Worton

Following the successful publication of the Asperger Love Guide and   Asperger Social Guide this third book in the series of three self-help practical life guides covers the personal issues that an adult with Asperger′s syndrome faces in a world not designed for people with autism. Written from the male and female perspective of two Asperger′s adults it looks The book aims to help adults gain self-esteem and get the most out of themselves as a unique adult with Asperger′s syndrome. These courageous authors have drawn upon their personal experiences to provide an outstanding series of books aimed to support and enhance the quality of life for other Asperger adults.

Genres: Psychology, Autistic Spectrum Disorder

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Funky Kitty · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Aperger personal guide by Genevieve Edmonds and Dean Worton. My rating 5/5.

The diagnosis of adult autism can be overwhelming as well as liberating at the same time. It's as if suddenly your wierd life makes total sense. So after my diagnosis with high functional autism and searching through tons of resources on adult autism I finally found this book.

I am mind blown as to how this concise book can pack in so much useful information. There are no overwhelming research statistics, unnecessary rhetoric, or dramatic personal anecdotes. The first part explains about adult Aspergers in a simple yet systematic way and the second part of the book has a few case studies where real people who are on the spectrum ('Aspies') provide wholesome and valuable insights into their life after diagnosis. I particularly liked how beautifully each one of them have written about their fears, struggles, and how despondent they felt in the world of neurotypicals. I wish to connect with each of them. The passage where they enlist their positive attributes brought tears to my eyes. It hit close to heart.

This is one gem of a book which makes you realise AD Is not something to be scared or ashamed of, rather it is a trait to be embraced and cherished, for there are so many positive attributes to being an Aspie.

Please read this book if you're diagnosed or want to know more about AD. This is one of the books I would recommend to everyone. I read it on kindle and I want to buy a paperback copy as well because I want to place it on my nightstand and read it again and again. This book is really worth it. It's my new Bible.

[Anna Urbanek · Rating 2 out of 5]

Underwhelming. I suppose it can work for people who are recently diagnosed and don't feel like doing much research on their own. The book focuses on strengths of people with ASD and it's this kind of affirmatory, bright-side-of-life kind of a beginner's guide.

[Joshua Sierk · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book is SO close to home it could've been written about me. i keep finding myself & it seems to be written by an aspie, too. GREAT, encouraging & insightful.

[Mandy · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first and last part were not very interesting, but I enjoyed reading the middle (and I copy-pasted lots of information into my notebook, which is always a good sign to me)