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02 Oct 2013, 7:36 pm

Hey, what are some good books to better understand myself



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02 Oct 2013, 7:39 pm

Tony Attwood: "A complete guide to aspergers syndrome" for a start.


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02 Oct 2013, 8:36 pm

Yes, I second Tony Attwood's books...also Temple Grandin's "Thinking in Pictures." I'll return to this thread as I think of others. :D


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03 Oct 2013, 4:50 am

"The Autistic Brain" by Temple Grandin.



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03 Oct 2013, 6:04 am

"The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome" by Tony Atwood - exceptionally recommended as a comprehensive resource for the newly diagnosed or for anyone new to high-functioning autism.

"The Way I See It" and "The Autistic Brain" by Temple Grandin.

"Asperger Syndrome in Adulthood" by Kevin Stoddart, Lillian Burke and Robert King.

"The Myriad Gifts of Asperger Syndrome" by John M. Oritz - This focuses on the multiple talents, abilities and phenomenal achievements of indivduals with Asperger's syndrome and high-functioning autism (collection of personal profiles).


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03 Oct 2013, 7:39 am

"Speed of the Dark" by Elizabeth Moon

Spoiler alert: the ending may be sad.


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03 Oct 2013, 8:14 am

Jensen wrote:
Tony Attwood: "A complete guide to aspergers syndrome" for a start.


+1



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04 Oct 2013, 8:51 pm

Jensen wrote:
Tony Attwood: "A complete guide to aspergers syndrome" for a start.


This book really helped me earlier this year when I got my diagnosis. It's a great resource for helping to make sense of yourself in light of an AS diagnosis.


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04 Oct 2013, 9:19 pm

http://www.amazon.com/Loud-Hands-Autist ... ing-ebook/ is an amazing book



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05 Oct 2013, 2:52 am

The Tony Attwood books contain good factual information but are quite stereotypical.

Personally, I quite liked Asperger's Syndrome for Dummies by The Goth.



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05 Oct 2013, 3:30 pm

Below is my reading list. Not all are directly related to Aspergers. Those in blue were my favorites. I am always looking for more...

- The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome (Tony Atwood)
- Thinking in Pictures (Temple Grandin)
- Living Well on the Spectrum (Valerie Gaus)
- A Field Guide to Earthlings (Ian Ford)
- The Autistic Brain (Temple Grandin)
- Asperger's from the Inside Out (Michael John Carley)
- Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger's (John Elder Robison)
- Asperger Syndrome and Long-Term Relationships (Ashley Stanford)
- Solutions For Adults With Asperger Syndrome (Juanita P. Lovett)
- Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and Adults (James Webb)
- Getting to Grips with Asperger Syndrome (Carol Hagland)
- Aspergers Syndrome and Employment (Sarah Hendrickx)
- Aspergers Syndrom and Anxiety (Nick Dubin)
- Asperger's on the Job (Rudy Simone)
- Asperger's Syndrome, A guide for Parents and Professionals (Tony Attwood)
- Introvert Power (Laurie Helgoe Ph.D)
- Quiet: The Power of Introverts (Susan Cain)
- Character Styles (Stephen M. Johnson)
- Crazy Love (Johnson, Murray)
- The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder (Carol Kranowitz)



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05 Oct 2013, 10:46 pm

Rocket123 wrote:
Living Well on the Spectrum (Valerie Gaus)


This one was pretty helpful for me. I haven't read any others. I'm not especially interested in autism beyond the components that directly affect me and my life.



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06 Oct 2013, 5:18 am

Aspergirls -Empowering females with Aspergers by Rudy Simone.

Definately the most insightful and helpful book I've come across for females with ASD. i was 8O with every single page because there was very little that was explained either through Rudys story or her interviewees experiences, with which I didnt idntify with in some shape or form.

I also found 'Aspergers on the job' by Rudy Simone useful too.

The first book i ever read though was Luke Jacksons Freaks, Geeks and Aspergers but this was mainly geared from a male perspective - as most previous literature seems to have been. but as we know, females are seemingly as 'prone' (cant think of a better word?) to having asd :) . asd has its pros and cons i think.