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Can you suggest a good book on autism?

Redd1965

My daughter is 18 and was diagnosed with Autism, ADD, dyslexia and dyspraxia about 16 months ago.

My father and partner would like a good book for them to read which would give them an idea of the issues that my daughter faces. They are finding it quite hard to understand.

I have bought several books but they are all quite in-depth and to be honest, a bit too dry for them. They need something a little less intense and a bit more accessible.

Can anyone suggest a family friendly guide?

Many thanks.

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  • Books explaining autism in adults seem few and far between, and can be hard going. There seem to be more around on Asperger's than on more marked autism, probably assuming childhood texts continue to apply.

    Tony Atwood's Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome is very comprehensive, but is a large tome, and mostly about children.

    Sometimes a biography can help. Jon Elder Robison's Look me in the eye - my life with Asperger's, while an American perspective, is positive and up beat.

    Marc Fleisher's Making Sense of the Unfeasible, again relating to aspergers, contains a lot of insight into teenage years and early adulthood. However it is very specific to one person's experiences not always easy for others to relate to.

    Most books are published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers and you should be able to access their publication lists on line.

    It is likely though that others will soon respond with their recommendations. The validity of books on autism is often discussed in here and you may find useful past discussions.

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  • Books explaining autism in adults seem few and far between, and can be hard going. There seem to be more around on Asperger's than on more marked autism, probably assuming childhood texts continue to apply.

    Tony Atwood's Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome is very comprehensive, but is a large tome, and mostly about children.

    Sometimes a biography can help. Jon Elder Robison's Look me in the eye - my life with Asperger's, while an American perspective, is positive and up beat.

    Marc Fleisher's Making Sense of the Unfeasible, again relating to aspergers, contains a lot of insight into teenage years and early adulthood. However it is very specific to one person's experiences not always easy for others to relate to.

    Most books are published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers and you should be able to access their publication lists on line.

    It is likely though that others will soon respond with their recommendations. The validity of books on autism is often discussed in here and you may find useful past discussions.

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