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Social skills books for adults with Aspergers

jaengland

Does anyone know of any good social skills books for adults with Aspergers?

A lot of the books out there relate heavily or exclusively to skills for children and I was undiagnosed until I was an adult.

 

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  • Not read them yet, but apparently these are the NAS recommended books on the subject:

    Edmonds, G. and Worton, D. (2006) The Asperger social guide: how to relate with confidence to anyone in any social situation as an adult with Asperger's syndrome. London: Paul Chapman, 9781412920247, 111pp.
    A self-help manual written by two adults with Asperger syndrome. Provides tips and strategies for dealing with a variety of social situations.
    Available from Amazon or other booksellers.
    Link to our selection:      www.autism.org.uk/amazonshop

    Patrick, N.J. (2008) Social skills for teenagers and adults with Asperger syndrome: a practical guide to day-to-day life. London: Jessica Kingsley, 978184310876, 208pp.
    Advice on day-to-day social skills, friendships and relationships eg visits to the dentist or doctor, searching for a job or dealing with public transport.
    Available from Amazon or other booksellers.
    Link to our selection:      www.autism.org.uk/amazonshop

     

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  • Not read them yet, but apparently these are the NAS recommended books on the subject:

    Edmonds, G. and Worton, D. (2006) The Asperger social guide: how to relate with confidence to anyone in any social situation as an adult with Asperger's syndrome. London: Paul Chapman, 9781412920247, 111pp.
    A self-help manual written by two adults with Asperger syndrome. Provides tips and strategies for dealing with a variety of social situations.
    Available from Amazon or other booksellers.
    Link to our selection:      www.autism.org.uk/amazonshop

    Patrick, N.J. (2008) Social skills for teenagers and adults with Asperger syndrome: a practical guide to day-to-day life. London: Jessica Kingsley, 978184310876, 208pp.
    Advice on day-to-day social skills, friendships and relationships eg visits to the dentist or doctor, searching for a job or dealing with public transport.
    Available from Amazon or other booksellers.
    Link to our selection:      www.autism.org.uk/amazonshop

     

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