An Asperger Leader's Guide to Living and Leading Change

Rosalind A. Bergemann

People with Asperger Syndrome (AS) often struggle with change and this is magnified when it is part of their professional role to manage and lead change. Written by a business leader with Asperger Syndrome, this practical guide provides advice and strategies on coping with and implementing change in the workplace. more »

Keywords: adults, Asperger syndrome, careers, communication, employment, high functioning autism, psychology, supervision, transitions

An Asperger Marriage

Gisela and Christopher Slater-Walker

Chris and Gisela have been partners for 12 years. When Chris was diagnosed with AS, Gisela had to come to terms with a marriage in which there would never be an intuitive understanding despite Chris's good intentions. It was the beginning of a long process of learning to live with a disability regarded by some as incompatible with marriage. more »

Keywords: adults, Asperger syndrome, autism, counselling, high functioning autism, relationships

Asperger Meets Girl

Happy Endings for Asperger Boys

Jonathan Griffiths

This book demystifies the enigma of 'relationships' by explaining everything in Asperger-friendly terms. It offers a choice of three models for understanding boy-girl relationships. To make life easier, they are presented in graph form where possible. The book also gives tips for maximising one's chances of successfully developing a relationship. more »

Keywords: adolescence, adults, Asperger syndrome, autism, counselling, relationships

Asperger Syndrome - A Love Story

Sarah Hendrickx and Keith Newton

Open, honest and upbeat, this book gives personal insight into both the ups and downs of an Asperger relationship. Seeking to challenge the bad press that people with Asperger Syndrome (AS) get as partners, Sarah and Keith tell their story of how they are making it work - and also how they got it wrong - with disarming frankness and humour. more »

Keywords: adults, Asperger syndrome, autism, counselling, memoirs, relationships

Asperger Syndrome - What Teachers Need to Know

Matt Winter

For teachers, who have minimal spare time, it is difficult to access the details they need for working with AS children without wading through extensive books aimed at parents and professionals. This book bridges this gap and is the ideal starting point for teachers wishing to learn about Asperger Syndrome. more »

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, education, inclusive classroom, special education, speech and language therapy

Asperger Syndrome - What Teachers Need to Know

Second Edition

Matt Winter
With Clare Lawrence

This book gives a summary of up-to-date information on AS, describing the characteristics to look out for, and offering simple strategies for adapting to the educational needs of students with AS. Packed with practical advice, it answers key questions such as 'Am I qualified to teach this child?' and 'How can I help the pupil with AS to learn?' more »

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, challenging behaviour, child development, child psychology, children, education, educational psychology, inclusive classroom, mainstream education, occupational therapy, pastoral care, special education

Asperger Syndrome After the Diagnosis

7-volume set

Josie Santomauro
Illustrated by Carla Marino

This series offers a fun and accessible introduction to Asperger Syndrome (AS) for everyone affected by a child's diagnosis. Intended as a support tool in the initial period after diagnosis, each book in the series focuses on a different person: the child, his or her parents, grandparents, siblings, teachers, and friends. more »

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, child psychology, children, education, educational psychology, occupational therapy, psychology, special education, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy

Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence

Practical Solutions for School Success

Brenda Smith Myles and Diane Adreon

The authors give an overview of those characteristics of AS that make adolescence particularly challenging and difficult. Central to the book is a detailed discussion of strategies and supports necessary to ensure a successful school experience for students with AS at the middle and secondary levels. more »

Keywords: adolescence, Asperger syndrome, autism, inclusive classroom, Key Stage 4, special education

Asperger Syndrome and Adults... Is Anyone Listening?

Essays and Poems by Spouses, Partners and Parents of Adults with Asperger Syndrome

Karen E. Rodman

Focusing on what is referred to as the Cassandra phenomenon, where the neurotypical partner often needs more emotional guidance than the AS partner, this volume gathers together letters, thoughts and poems to give voice to the loneliness, frustration and love felt by many individuals who are close to one or more people with AS. more »

Keywords: adults, Asperger syndrome, autism, counselling, creative writing as therapy, poetry, relationships

Asperger Syndrome and Alcohol

Drinking to Cope?

Matthew Tinsley and Sarah Hendrickx

This book exposes the unexplored problem of people with ASDs using alcohol as a coping mechanism to deal with everyday life. The authors provide an overview of ASDs and of alcohol abuse, and explore current knowledge. Tinsley explores his own personal history as someone with an ASD who has experienced and beaten alcohol addiction. more »

Keywords: adults, alcohol, anxiety, Asperger syndrome, autism, counselling, social skills

Asperger Syndrome and Anxiety

A Guide to Successful Stress Management

Nick Dubin

This book offers practical advice on how individuals with AS can manage their anxiety more effectively. Dubin shares his own tried and tested solutions along with up-to-date research on stress management for individuals with AS. He explores key problem areas that can lead to anxiety such as lack of social skills. more »

Keywords: adults, anxiety, Asperger syndrome, children, high functioning autism, occupational therapy, special education

Asperger Syndrome and Bullying

Strategies and Solutions

Nick Dubin

The author describes the bullying behavior he and other individuals have experienced, and the effect this has had on their lives. He outlines the reasons for bullying behavior and the danger of persistent recurrence if it remains unchecked, as well as the critical importance of "involving the bystander". more »

Keywords: anxiety, Asperger syndrome, autism, child psychology, counselling, education, educational psychology, high functioning autism, inclusive classroom, parenting, PSHE, special education

Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments

Practical Solutions for Tantrums
2nd edition

Brenda Smith Myles

This book offers practical solutions to the challenges facing individuals with Asperger Syndrome and their families. It discusses how to deal with difficult behaviour from children and young people with AS, focussing on the role of antecedent behaviours, which signal the beginning of a meltdown, as identified through functional assessment. more »

Keywords: anger management, anxiety, applied behaviour analysis, Asperger syndrome, autism, challenging behaviour, children, families, high functioning autism, parenting, self esteem, social skills

Asperger Syndrome and Employment

A Personal Guide to Succeeding at Work

Nick Dubin
With Gail Hawkins

This DVD shows how success in the workplace is possible with perseverance and with the right supports and strategies in place. Dubin discusses his own experiences at work and highlights challenges common among employees with AS. He advises how to succeed in the workplace and offers practical advice on finding suitable employment. more »

Keywords: adults, Asperger syndrome, autism, employment, occupational therapy

Asperger Syndrome

A Different Mind

Simon Baron-Cohen

This DVD introduces the viewer to the special interests, language characteristics, interaction difficulties and cognitive challenges of people with AS. It also highlights the positive developments that have taken place in recent years towards a better understanding of, and more effective provision for, children with AS. more »

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, children, high functioning autism, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, parenting, psychology, special education, speech and language therapy

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