What's the best book you've read?

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What's the best book you've read?
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Fri, 01-20-2006 - 1:08pm

What is the best book you've ever read on the subject(s) of autism, Aspergerger's, PDDs, sensory issues, etc.?

I'm asking that question because I just started reading "Quirky Kids" this morning. I'm only about 1/3 through the book, but so far I find it to be an excellent book. It's written not by so-called experts, but by two "regular" pediatricians.

I'm slowly starting my own "library" of books about Asperger's, and am curious what books others have read, and their opinions of them. Any one in particular that you would recommend? How about books FOR kids regarding their diagnoses?

Happy Friday!

Laurie

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Fri, 01-20-2006 - 10:19pm
No help here 'cus I'm in the learning stages, but I'd like to tack on an extra request to your question. What books are good for helping children learn social skills, making friends, etc.? It seems like all the reviews I read for books on Amazon have very mixed feedback (some hated it, some loved it), so I can't get a good feel for what I should spend my money on, especially when the books are all so expensive, and my local library doesn't carry any of them.
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Fri, 01-20-2006 - 11:33pm
Hi,
When we found out our DS had autism last year, I bought so many books that I had to buy a new bookshelf(LOL). "Quirky kids" was a good one and was pretty positive. "The out of sync child" is a must have if your child has sensory issues(both of mine do)."The oasis guide to aspergers" and any of Tony Atwoods books are good. I did read a couple of books about personal stories but the only one I really found insightful was Temple Grandins book "Thinking in pictures".Before you run out and buy a stack of books try your local library first. I was surprised to find my local library had a pretty big section with Autism related books.
HTH,
Teresa
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Sat, 01-21-2006 - 7:31am
Thanks for your input. Our local library (we just moved to the middle of nowhere) has a total of THREE books on the subject of Asperger's and autism combined! LOL

Laurie

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Sat, 01-21-2006 - 12:19pm

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Edited 2/19/2008 7:28 pm ET by littleroses
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Sat, 01-21-2006 - 1:19pm

Hi Laurie....I'm pretty new here (as well to AS) so I don't have much to add but I will be marking down others suggestions as well.

I have read Tony Attwood (quick, easy read....my parents read this as well) and the OASIS book (I would recommend this book). I have also read 'The Out of Sync Child' and in the process of reading 'The Out of Sync Child Has Fun' (son has sensory issues). I just ordered Pete & Pam Wright's 'From Emotions to Advocacy' - the head of our local support group says this is her bible.

That's my two pennies....
Christie

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Sat, 01-21-2006 - 3:30pm

I also really liked Quirky Kids, which I read when I was just beginning to have an inkling that there might be more to Sylvie than simply a spirited temperament. The other book I liked, which isn't about autism per se, but which I found extremely useful in terms of dealing with some of the behaviors, is The Explosive Child by Ross W. Greene -- I know it's been brought up on this board before, and it really does help me put the tantrums in perspective and figure out how to choose my battles.

Jennifer

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Sat, 01-21-2006 - 5:33pm

Yes, I forgot I have "Explosive Child" as well. That is an excellent book!

Laurie

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