Asperger's What Does It Mean to Me?: A Workbook Explaining Self Awareness and Life Lessons to the Child or Youth with High Functioning Autism or Aspergers.

by Catherine Faherty, Gary B. Mesibov

This is a book that will never become irrelevant or "outdated."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 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 friendships, fears, abilities, and much more. Helpful chapters

Genres: Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Nonfiction, Self Help

306 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a parent to a 10 year old with Asperger's, I found this book very helpful for both my son and myself. The book is laid out like a workbook where the reader answers questions about him/herself. It helps define differences and gives the reader ways to understand and engage those differences. The book gave my son the opportunity to share his thoughts about what makes him unique and gave him ways of addressing his uniqueness in relation to those around him.

[Melody Cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book and helps in understanding what an Asperger person feels and how they tick. I gave it to my son's teacher and she thought it was excellent! I am purchasing one for each of his teachers next year!