Books on Autism

Kayl06

Does anyone have any recommendations?

I've read '10 things every child with Autism wishes you knew' Which i thought was brilliant and 'Autism for Dummies' Which was mostly rubbish and i'm after some more.

I've found Autism and Asperger syndrome (The facts) by Simon Baron Cohen, but i'm struggling to find any others.
I don't want any that are too old because I know how much things can change in a few years, would also prefer if it was looking at adults rather than children.

So does anyone know of any? Or any online journals that are worth reading?

Thanks

esmy

Have a look at Jessica Kingsley publishers - can't recommend specific books but they have a big range
www.jkp.com

kay74

agree that JKP are great and have a range of books that you don't see anywhere else. Personally like Tony Attwood's stuff, Good Autism Practice is a good journal. New books coming out every day!

Rockporkchop

I haven't read it yet as it has only been out a couple of weeks but there is the Autism Matrix by Gil Eyal. Or Solutions for Adults with Asperger Syndrome: Maximizing the Benefits and Minimizing the Drawbacks to Achieve Success by Juanita Lovett which is excellent.

I also unfortunately just wasted £12 on book by Jenny McCarthy on the subject.

Owain_Moneysaver

Born on a Blue Day "Daniel Tammet has Savant syndrome, a rare form of Asperger's which gives him the ability to remember long sequences of numbers (seeing the numbers as having various colours and textures) and to be able to learn to speak a language from scratch within a week.

The book isn't just an autobiography. Tammet explains incredibly eloquently about how he experiences numbers and words, giving the reader a glimpse inside an extraordinary mind."

JBD

I read an autiobiography by Donna Williams. She is autistic herself. I found it very informative and very moving.
Have just googled her and she has a blog.

emg

I was also going to say that Donna Williams books are really interesting in finding out about what it is like for an adult living with Autism.

I have also attended talks by Ros Blackburn. She is an adult living with Autism and an excellent speaker, everyone raves about her. Quite often the local branches of the National Autistic Society invite her to speak so look out for her name and if she is coming anywhere near you it is definitely worth going, you will learn heaps!

Kayl06

Thanks everyone. I'll have a good look at JKP later and hopefully buy a couple.
Donna Williams looks interesting too.

I've been to one talk by Ros Blackburn and thought she was fantastic, learnt so much from her. Would love to see her again.

asperger

there are so many books out the but as www.asperger-syndrome.me.uk/books.html there is a review of some books that might help, books by luke jackson and Tony Attwood and a few more that seem good

elsien

Also anything by Temple Grandin, if you want the perspective of someone living with autism.

Vaila

definetly reccomend anything by luke jackson, but an interesting one is genuis genes, looks at the probability of scientists, musicians, artiste etc at having asd and the traits they share