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Freaks, Geeks & Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence

by: Luke Jackson

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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 618.9289820092
EAN: 9781843100980
Edition: 1
ISBN: 1843100983
Label: Jessica Kingsley Pub
Manufacturer: Jessica Kingsley Pub
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 224
Publication Date: August 15, 2002
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub
Studio: Jessica Kingsley Pub

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Editorial Review:
Have you ever been called a freak or a geek? Have you ever felt like one? Luke Jackson is 13 years old and has Asperger Syndrome. Over the years Luke has learned to laugh at such names but there are other aspects of life which are more difficult. Adolescence and the teenage years are a minefield of emotions, transitions and decisions and when a child has Asperger Syndrome, the result is often explosive.
Luke has three sisters and one brother in various stages of their adolescent and teenage years but he is acutely aware of just how different he is and how little information is available for adolescents like himself.
Drawing from his own experiences and gaining information from his teenage brother and sisters, he wrote this enlightening, honest and witty book in an attempt to address difficult topics such as bullying, friendships, when and how to tell others about AS, school problems, dating, relationships and morality.
Luke writes briefly about his younger autistic and AD/HD brothers, providing amusing insights into the antics of his younger years and advice for parents, carers and teachers of younger AS children. However, his main reason for writing was because "so many books are written about us, but none are written directly to adolescents with Asperger Syndrome. I thought I would write one in the hope that we could all learn together."

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- Excellent
This book is intended for a person with Asperger's however, it can also be used by a child being bullied.

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- Freaks, Geeks & Asperger Syndrome
This is a MUST READ for everyone who has a child or adult in the Autistic Spectrom!! Gives first hand information into the reasons why they react like they do to different situations daily in life!! Thanks to the author, Luke Jackson, we can now have a better insite into how to help them have less stress and help ourselves in the process!! Verleen (our 17 yr old grandson, Zachary has AS)

Rating:

- No longer alone...
My son read this book when at age 12, we finally began to learn the reasons why he felt so "different." Reading Luke's book he laughed aloud and wanted to share everything Luke had to say. His self-image shot up as he realized he was not alone, indeed not a "freak," but that many other children and adults share the same feelings and frustrations as he. My son became much more outgoing and willing to put himself "out there." He's more accepting of himself and others now. This book really freed my ... Read More

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- Insight into Aspergers Syndrome
This book is written by a 13 year old, and talks about the daily challenges and degrees of variance in children with Aspergers. I hope that my 10 year old will warm up to reading this as I think reading from another child's perspective will help him know he is not the only kid dealing with the social challenges of Aspergers. It was easy to read, and a good book for parents, teachers and caregivers of children on with this autistic related disorder. If you know how they are thinking, it helps you ... Read More

Rating:

- A Must Read
Anyone who knows an adolescent with Asperger Syndrome should read this book. Its an insightful look at the world, through a child with Apsergers eyes. It is for parents, teachers & kids.

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