Asperger Syndrome, the Universe and Everything | 
 enlarge | Author: Kenneth Hall
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Category: Book
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Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 308777
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 109
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.4
ISBN: 1853029300
Dewey Decimal Number: 618.9289820092
EAN: 9781853029301
ASIN: 1853029300
Publication Date: December 2000
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Product Description
Kenneth Hall was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at the age of eight. His early school years had been difficult, as although he is bright and articulate, his behavior could be challenging and easily misread. After his diagnosis, the Local Education Board intervened and provided him with a laptop computer, to encourage him to express himself. This book is the result. Kenneth is in a unique position to describe some of the inner experiences and perceptions of autism in childhood. He has a warm and positive attitude to Asperger's Syndrome which other children will find inspiring. Insights, struggles and joys are recounted vividly in a frank and humorous way. His book is for anyone interested in understanding more about autism, including parents, siblings, teachers and professionals.
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 Great Book October 23, 2008
Helps with understanding how a child with Aspergers or autism thinks. May help with another form of discipline/encouragement that may help motivate.
Fantastic, Kenneth!! You did a good job!! June 4, 2008
As a matter of fact, Kenneth, I've never seen such a smart guy like you who can write about developmental disabilities! In Japan, that's out of the question; fewer people know so much about Asperger Syndrome. Even many specialists are unaware of developmentally challenged people.
I don't mean to be sarcastic, Kenneth, but please take no offense; you're lucky enough to know you are diagnosed as AS earlier than me. On the other hand, I found that I have ADHD, AS, and PDD(=Pervasive Developmental Disorder) when I became 34. I should've noticed that earlier! - that's exactly how I feel right now. I have had a lot of difficulties to keep getting along with other people. So I had to change my jobs thousands of times, which a lot of people in Japan see as a big problem.
You don't want to live a hard life like me, Kenneth, because you're still young. Your mother, Mrs. Brenda Boyd must feel the same.
I'm sure to buy the book you will be likely to write next time! Just say hello to Mrs. Brenda Boyd!
 A little disappointing January 14, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am the parent of a 10 year old son with Asperger's syndrome, and purchased this book in the hope that my son could read it and identify with the author and know that there are other kids out there "like him". While I knew going into it that this was written by a 10 year old, I really expected that more substantial editorial or at least parental guidance had gone into the final product. The book is basically stream-of-consciousness writing from a child who tends to perseverate on several favorite topics (as children with Asperger's are prone to do!) So- while it's a fine effort from a child- it was a lot like reading a kid's "Write an essay about who you are" report for 5th grade Language Arts class. Also, the fact that the author is Irish led to some vocabulary differences and cultural references that would be difficult for my literal-minded son to decode. So, by the end of the book I was disappointed that it didn't offer our family what I hoped it would, but also had the impression and Kenneth and his family are remarkable people and wish them the very best.
 My daughter will now talk about Asperger's with me. June 16, 2007
Before reading this book, my daughter would never discuss her Asperger's with me. She would talk about it with my husband, but not me. Now she will. When she was 3 years old, I met with her teacher to discuss her 'quirks' and began to realize that she fit the Aspie profile. After my initial shock and grief, I realized that the labels are only as damaging as we let them be, and they can be helpful, as we found many resources for parenting a quirky kid. We weren't alone; other parents had done this. This book helped my daughter come to that same realization. She knows she's different, but putting a name to the difference and knowing that she's not alone in the difference makes it easier to deal with.
Kenneth Hall is her hero, and she wants to write a book just like he did when she reaches the ripe old age of ten.
Only 4 stars because since Kenneth lives in England, many of the resources available to him are not applicable to people in the US, and it is challenging for my daughter to understand that fact.
 Terrible September 23, 2006
0 out of 16 found this review helpful
This book was a tremendous disapointment. Ridiculous. A waste of the short time it takes to read - unless you are an ABA teacher and need to read something to build your ego. Other than that - save your money.
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