pola y dobie Report post Posted January 19, 2011 AS, NT, ODD, ADDH, abbreviations!! Terminolgy, exhaustive, endless scripts on Aspergers...Just how does an NT finally get to understand their AS partner. Having spent 20 years in the field of psychiatric nursing ( RMN, RNLD )sometimes you just want a book on AS that is gives the most simplest and easy to understand approach to AS. The endless hours searching on the internet, looking into health web pages, looking into specialised articles. Infact looking everywhere..just to get an insight into my partner's being!!! Well I think I have found it. Dropped through my letter-box ( well actually I had to sign for it from our postman, good job he's used to seeing me half-dressed!!)The saviour guide to NT understanding more about AS had finally arrived!!! Before I devulge what to me is the biggest awakening yet ( apart from finding that our english bull terrier yet again has not cured his stomach upset this morning!!). I give you an insight into why I HAD to order my fool-proof book. I come from an educational upbringing, having twice been to Cambridge (University), one would think that I would be used to terminologies, diagnosises, the DM Manual ( psychiatrists guide to almost everything). Well NO really!! I like everything explained to me like a 3 year old, that's how my mind works!!! Yes I have strange letters after my name, but for my mind to calculate and comprehend absolutely anything ( I still have enormous difficulty tying my shoe-laces!!). I need someone to tell me in the simplest form how things work. ( You should have seen me trying to study human biology!!!) I think there's a name for this type of learning ( stupidity is what dobie calls it!!!). Anyway in trying to comprehend AS, has proved extremely difficult, infact I think Dobie has an easier and better understanding of how an NT works!! But eager and determined am I to help my partner, that I try and read up-to-date resources and discuss them with him. I just find it difficult to try and comprehend information. Anyway, I digress, snatching the amazon box off the postman. I ran back inside and began unwrapping my latest delivery. Dobie (preparing our bacon sandwiches and showing the slightest of interest. He has already fully read the complete guide to AS, and several other advanced medical books which puts me to shame!!) ANYWAY!!! The book I have long awaited for, the book which I would heartily recommend every NT to read is " Aspergers Syndrome for DUMMIES"!!!! You may laugh, you may scoff ( all the AS out there!!). BUT, for a complete novice NT, this is the ultimate AS guide that is simply..well simply the simpliest and easiest to read book on AS. How refreshing to find a book for Dummies.er I mean NT's!! (Dobie thought I had gone mad when he saw it!!) BUT, if there was ever a book, that explains and gives an insight into AS, then this IS the book!!! Don't take my word for it, go along to the library and ask them to order it, or simply go on the many book selling websites ( i got a massive discount and free delivery on it)that sell it. You will not be disappointed. Already the information IS sinking in!!! Once again thanks for taking the time to read my genuine postings POLA xxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonbons Report post Posted January 19, 2011 Hi! I have the beginnings of my own little reference section on the subject if I'm honest, but sounds like all I need is this one! Will take a look....thank you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ste Report post Posted January 20, 2011 just ordered my copy - thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tes Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Sounds just the ticket! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pola y dobie Report post Posted January 21, 2011 <'> Thanks for the replies!! I hope you all enjoy the book, already it had given me an ' easier insight' into AS. It's making me look towards my other books I have ( the advanced ones already read by Dobie!!). And slowly things about AS are becoming clearer ( well a little anyway, I have a long way to go and a very understanding AS partner!!!) I have asked Dobie that when he reads the AS books, to stop and tell me, what relates to him specifically. This has proved to be a success in my understanding of AS and our relationship. I must admit and put my hands up, I have ALWAYS been the worst student, but with Dobie showing and telling me, why he is hypersensitive, and why I can't put the luxury bubble-bath in our tub, or why he goes on at length over War-Hammer ( that is just one game I will never get to grips with), or why he doesn't have eye contact with others, and of the other things we talk about. One day I WILL understand Let me know if you enjoyed the book or other books you can recommend to a novice NT. I am awaiting another book from the USA, which looks promising in the social skills of AS. I think I'll let Dobie read it first though!! Thanks again for reading my genuine postings xx POLA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
