Brook Report post Posted August 2, 2005 Hi all, have just bought a copy of this book, and from what I've read so far it is really good. Anyone else read it? Brook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mossgrove Report post Posted August 3, 2005 I read it a couple of months ago, I think it is essential reading for any parent of an autistic child in a mainsream school. I kept recognising parts of it from my own childhood too. Highly recommended! Simon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colin_and_Shelagh Report post Posted August 3, 2005 As the parent of a child with AS, I would go as far as saying that if you only read one book on AS then read this one. What she says about schools is particularly interesting. She challenges the view that mainstream schools are 'neutral', arguing instead that they are specifically designed to meet the needs of neurotypical children. A precis of this argument can be found here: Clare Sainsbury Colin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nellie Report post Posted August 3, 2005 Many thanks Colin, I have already given a copy of Martian in the Playground to my local authority, I'll pass on this excellent paper by Clare. Nellie xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
invent 10 things b4 breakfast Report post Posted August 3, 2005 How funny I ordered it last night from Amazon, hopefully it will be here for the weekend Guess what I'll be doing while hubby lays a new patio!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nellie Report post Posted August 3, 2005 Mixing cement!!??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helenl53 Report post Posted August 4, 2005 Hi All, I keep buying the book and then giving it away as a gift to people who have found it inspiring. It is an excellent book for anyone at all who is going to have anything to do with someone with AS - guess that means nearly the whole world should read it! Becky - I have to ring you, but our group has a really large library of books and we intend to buy more and also some Social Skills games and books etc. Claire Sainsburys writing has also formed part of the the 'essential reading' for my Uni course - it has not been a trial to read my favourite book. Best wishes HelenL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted September 10, 2005 (edited) I agree, this is a wonderful book, I borrowed it from my local library and had a huge fine to pay in the end because I didn't want to give it back. I must get my own copy. It's particularly valuable because it is a view from the inside, rather than professionals talking about people with ASD. Also one of my top 3 books. Edited September 10, 2005 by Kathryn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smallworld Report post Posted February 23, 2006 Hi, I was told today that Claire Sainsbury is the grandaughter of the founder of 'Sainsbury's' It would explain why this particular supermarket does seem more clued up than most on asd, especially with regard to employing asd members of staff ? Sorry, not exactly relevant to the original post Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted February 23, 2006 (edited) I didn't know she was related to the Sainsbury family of grocers. But I have to completely disagree with you about this firm's attitude toward staff with ASD, based on my experience of working for them. But the book . . . oh yes, the book is very good indeed. Edited February 23, 2006 by Tally Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smallworld Report post Posted February 23, 2006 It must be more our local store then I think, sorry Tally wac Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zaman Report post Posted February 24, 2006 Hi I was interested to see what good feedback this book got from you all. I've just had a look for it online, and seen that the full title is about children with Aspergers. My son is ASD rather than Aspergers, so bearing that in mind, should it still be top of my reading list? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brook Report post Posted February 26, 2006 Zaman, yes I think it's a brilliant book. My son is also dx ASD. Brook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supersec Report post Posted March 25, 2006 I have just been recommened this book by the behavioural psychologist and i was too wondering whether or not to read it as JJ is ASD rather than AS. I have got it and intend to start reading it when I have finised reading Donna Williams "nobody nowhere". Any other good books than can be recommended would be appreciated. Thanks Supersec Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmf Report post Posted March 25, 2006 I have just got my hands on a copy that the berkshire autistic society have leant me. Have just started to read it now! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brook Report post Posted March 25, 2006 I have just been recommened this book by the behavioural psychologist and i was too wondering whether or not to read it as JJ is ASD rather than AS. I have got it and intend to start reading it when I have finised reading Donna Williams "nobody nowhere". Any other good books than can be recommended would be appreciated. Thanks Supersec Hi Supersec, I have also read 'nobody nowhere', it's good isn't it. Another book that I wouldn't be without is: http://www.asd-forum.org.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=4573 Brook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supersec Report post Posted March 26, 2006 Thanks for that link Brook - will look in to it. Am struggling with "nobody nowhere" probably because it is all a little to close for comfort! Have perservered and am nearly at the end. Have laughed and cried reading this. Will start the Martian book soon. Supersec Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites