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Top 7 Books for Raising a Child with Asperger's Syndrome
Discover the 7 best books to help you raise a child with Asperger's Syndrome, offering insights, strategies, and support for parents.
Book Summaries
The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity
Steve Silberman's groundbreaking work explores the history of autism and advocates for neurodiversity, providing parents with a broader understanding of their child's identity and potential.
3 Key Takeaways:
- Autism's pioneers: From Cavendish to Kanner
- The forgotten spectrum: Asperger's inclusive view of autism
- The rise of toxic parenting theories and institutionalization
My Life with Autism
Temple Grandin, an autistic advocate, shares her life experiences and insights, offering a unique perspective that helps parents understand their children's world and challenges.
3 Key Takeaways:
- Visual thinking: A unique perspective on autism and cognition
- Sensory experiences: Understanding and managing sensory sensitivities
- Emotional landscape: Navigating emotions in autism
A Guide for Parents Whose Child Is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, and Energetic
Mary Sheedy Kurcinka's insightful guide helps parents understand and nurture spirited children, providing strategies that can be beneficial for those raising children with Asperger's.
3 Key Takeaways:
- Understand and appreciate your spirited child's unique temperament
- Manage intensity and meltdowns through empathy and calming strategies
- Work with persistence to foster problem-solving skills
Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder
Carol Stock Kranowitz's essential resource helps parents recognize and cope with sensory processing issues, which are often present in children with Asperger's Syndrome.
3 Key Takeaways:
- Sensory Processing Disorder: An Invisible Challenge
- The Sensory Systems: More Than Just Five Senses
- Recognizing SPD: Common Symptoms and Associated Problems
Authored by renowned psychologist Tony Attwood, this comprehensive guide offers invaluable insights into Asperger's Syndrome, making it a must-read for parents seeking to understand and support their children effectively.
3 Key Takeaways:
- Asperger's Syndrome: A unique way of perceiving and thinking about the world
- The diagnostic journey: Multiple pathways to identifying Asperger's Syndrome
- Social understanding and friendship: Challenges and strategies for improvement
A User Guide to an Asperger Life
Cynthia Kim's relatable guide offers a personal perspective on living with Asperger's, providing practical advice and insights that resonate with both parents and individuals on the spectrum.
3 Key Takeaways:
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects social communication and behavior in unique ways
- Late diagnosis of ASD can lead to a journey of self-discovery and redefinition
- Executive function challenges impact daily life for autistic individuals
Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World
Deborah Reber's empowering guide encourages parents to embrace neurodiversity, offering practical strategies for raising children who think differently in a conventional world.
3 Key Takeaways:
- Embrace neurodiversity: Different isn't deficit, it's just different
- Question everything you thought you knew about parenting
- Let go of what others think and advocate loudly for your child
