Autism and Asperger Syndrome - the facts by Simon Baron-Cohen

[Stephen]

I have Asperger's Syndrome, am married with a young son.

Overall this is an excellent book on Asperger Syndrome and well written by Simon Baron-Cohen (Director of the Autism Research Centre in Cambridge) going into great detail about the history, science and genetics behind the probable causes, past and current theories including Baron-Cohen's own new Empathizing-Systemizing (ES) theory of Autism and Asperger's Syndrome.

The book is easy to read explaining the psychological and biological characteristic traits of Asperger's Syndrome and possible interventions and education that are or claimed to be useful.

At the end of the book there is the Adult Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ): Adult Version questionnaire which tests for Autistic traits. If one goes to the web site mentioned http://www.autismresearchcentre.com - on the left hand side click on tests there is also the Adult Asperger Assessment (AAA), Empathy Quotient (EQ) Adult and Systemizing Quotient (SQ) Adult, plus the child versions of each.

With many books I have read on Asperger's Syndrome it appears the support the Asperger gains from their family and the sensitivity and understanding from their spouse is of Paramount importance and makes a big difference in helping the Asperger integrate into social society.

I highly recommend this book for those who wish to have a thorough up to date understanding of the fundamentals when it comes to the current learning and knowledge of Asperger's Syndrome.



Author: Simon Baron-Cohen
Price: £9.99
Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: OUP Oxford; 1 edition (29 May 2008)
Language English
ISBN-10: 019850490X
ISBN-13: 978-0198504900

At a Glance:

Recommend to Buy:

Autism and Asperger's Syndrome - the facts

The Asperger Couple's Workbook (Best in field-packed-full of self-help)
(Complimented by) Asperger Syndrome and Long-Term Relationships
Alone together (A good back-up)

The Asperger Answer Book-The Top 300 Questions (Good to learn about the Basics)
Parenting a Child with Asperger’s Syndrome (A good back-up)

Recommend to Read/Watch:

Appreciating Asperger Syndrome-Looking at the Upside-with 300 Positive Points
(DVD) Asperger Syndrome A Different Mind (Children @ School & Diagnoses)
The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome

Not Recommended unless like reading stories:

An Asperger Marriage
Loving Mr Spock

Utterly Worthless:

All Cats have Asperger’s Syndrome

[Gareth Roberts]

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