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Dewey Decimal Number: 616.8982
EAN num: 9780521386081
ISBN number: 052138608X
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Page Count: 257
Printing Date: January 31, 1992
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The story of autism contains many puzzles, but none more tantalizing than the problem of the eccentric individual who appears to be both intellectually gifted and mentally handicapped and who finds it difficult to deal with everyday social interaction and communication. Such individuals are increasingly recognized as suffering from Asperger Syndrome. The argument presented in this book is that they suffer from a form of autism, but that they can compensate for this handicap to a remarkable degree. In this volume the foremost experts in the field discuss the diagnostic criteria of the syndrome, richly illustrated with examples from their clinical practices. Clinical accounts are balanced with personal accounts and some as yet preliminary research data. Asperger's classic paper is translated and annotated. The insights of this pioneer of autism have been unjustly neglected but reflect a very modern awareness of the many forms of autism and the wide range of individual differences in the men and women who suffer from this disorder. Asperger Syndrome individuals with their intellectual and linguistic ability and their desire for social adaptation are extremely vulnerable.
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I was hesistant about buying a used book but the book I received eas in real good condition. Good as new!
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As a reseracher on Autism and Asperger's Disorder, I have found this book to be invaluable. To my knowledge, this book contains the very first (if not, only) available English translation of Hans Asperger's 1944 work very first outlining the disorder. Frith writes clearly, and his history of Asperger and his career are enjoyable to read. Although the "current" research in the book is dated (1991; the disorder did not become official in DSM until 1994), it is an excellent source of archival material for anyone interested in the history of Asperger's Disorder.
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This book may not be for those who have a limited medical vocabulary, but it is by far the best book on Autism and Asperger currently in print. I have a deep interest in both as a lay person with a chemistry career background. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in those topics, especially the parents of kids who have been diagnosed (or mis-diagnosed) as autistic. Ask your doctor.
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A series of essays by distinguished psychologists and psychiatrists in this field is as good a way as any to introduce Autism and Aspergers syndrome to the enquiring reader.
Perhaps because it is a compilation, my feeling is that this book doesn't quite 'hang together' as a total work. Many of the case study observations, while interesting and accurate, may yet turn out to be irrelevent! That's because some of the conclusions reached, presented in a very authoritative way, are informed theory - rather than research based results. Because this whole field is a relatively new area of research, perhaps it cannot be any other way?
My one pervading view of this book is that it is an 'essential springboard for future research', rather than a book with 'the answers'. If you are looking for a whole lot of practical advice on how to best deal with Aspergers people, you won't find it here. The updated 2005 version of this book, fully revised by all the contributing authors, might be a cracker. But unfortunately such an update doesn't exist.
As a snapshot of the state of play in bringing together different author's papers on Aspergers with knowledge accumulated 1991, Uta does a commendable job. But in the cold light of 2005, being the best you can be in 1991 doesn't quite hit the mark. This is a good book, a worthwhile read, but not good enough to provide that 'Ahah' insight that distinguishes a good book from a truly excellent one.
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This is a reference book explaining just what the title says: Asperger's Syndrome, autism proper, and how the two are related. The book also offers a sample of various alternative medical theories and, in one chapter, details six case samples from real life. If you or someone you know has AS, this is a good book to read.
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