smiley Report post Posted December 26, 2005 Hullo you lot I've been looking for something for M to read, Freaks, Geeks, is a bit old for him (he's 6). I've found a book called 'Can i tell you about Aspergers' by Judy Welton. Has anyone read it? If so, was it any good?! Thanks xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OPooh Report post Posted December 26, 2005 Hullo you lot I've been looking for something for M to read, Freaks, Geeks, is a bit old for him (he's 6). I've found a book called 'Can i tell you about Aspergers' by Judy Welton. Has anyone read it? If so, was it any good?! Thanks xx Sorry haven't read that one (am currently reading freaks, geeks) but have you tried the curious incident of the dog in the night? There's a kid's version. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tensing Report post Posted December 27, 2005 We have it, or rather had it, it is now doing the rounds at school. Very well, and clearly written, with pictures. You can have a look inside it on amazon. http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1...0538229-8428601 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted December 27, 2005 (edited) Thanks Caroline - ordered and on its way!! xx I have read curious incident - way before my sons dx - i didnt realise there was a childs version - thanks opooh xx Edited December 27, 2005 by smileymab Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest flutter Report post Posted December 29, 2005 fantastic book we have it C xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lufty Report post Posted December 29, 2005 Hullo you lot I've been looking for something for M to read, Freaks, Geeks, is a bit old for him (he's 6). I've found a book called 'Can i tell you about Aspergers' by Judy Welton. Has anyone read it? If so, was it any good?! Thanks xx Hi smileymab Try "Blue Bottle Mystery : An Asperger Adventure" by Kathy Hoopmann or the sequel "Of Mice and Aliens: An Asperger Adventure" by Kathy Hoopmann Both are excellent books for a six year old and generally available to order from book shops or online. Kind regards Lufty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brook Report post Posted December 29, 2005 And because I know how busy Lufty must be with this forum, I searched out a link to his recommendations. http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/1-85302-978-5 http://www.aspergers.com/mice.htm Brook (who will do anything to put off getting on with the housework) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleRae Report post Posted December 29, 2005 Yes, have both 'Can I tell you about...' and 'Blue Bottle..' Have given BB to my son to read just as a regular book and he has identified with a few things - we have not yet told him of dx. I have 'Can I tell you...' on hand to give him, once we tell him, along with 'Freaks, Geeks...' Would recommend them all A Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted December 29, 2005 Thanks for the relpys <'> And for the links Brook - i know the 'how can i avoid the housework' feeling! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamsmum Report post Posted December 29, 2005 I could do with getting this book. Do's enyone know another website to get it. Amazon let me down last time i used them. waited three weeks for a book then got tolled they didn't have it thanks Alison Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lufty Report post Posted December 29, 2005 I could do with getting this book. Do's enyone know another website to get it. Amazon let me down last time i used them. waited three weeks for a book then got tolled they didn't have it thanks Alison Hi adamsmum Which book in particular are you looking for as there are several mentioned on this thread. Kind regards Lufty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted December 30, 2005 Hi adamsmum, I ordered 'can i tell you about aspergers..' from play.com I ordered it on the 26th and it got to me today - very quick, plus the delivery is free on everything. It is a great book. Hope that helps xxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamsmum Report post Posted December 30, 2005 Hi adamsmum, I ordered 'can i tell you about aspergers..' from play.com I ordered it on the 26th and it got to me today - very quick, plus the delivery is free on everything. It is a great book. Hope that helps xxx Thanks this was the book i was on about should have been more specific. i do tend to think people know wot i'm on about with out being told Alison Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamsmum Report post Posted December 30, 2005 wot kind of book is freaks and geeks is it eny good. I didn't know if i should read it to k. I heard lots of people say they read it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve_colour-se7en Report post Posted December 30, 2005 (edited) Hello everyone, Freaks Geeks and Asperger Syndrome ( a users guide to Adolescence) by Luke Jackson An excellent book with the forward wriitten by Tony Attwood ISBN -10: 1-84310-098-3 on Jessica Kingsley Publishers . Draws on Lukes experiences as a teenager he tackles the subjects of bullying, friendships, telling others about AS the site for Jessica Kingsley Publishers http://www.jkp.com other books I feel may be of interst are as follows:- Asparagus Dreams by Jessica Peers ISBN -978-1843100-164-2 I seem to remember the numbers alright I seem to think this is also on Jessica Kingsley Publishers . In this book Jessica who is 12yrs old is aware she has something called 'asparagus syndrome' she is sent to a residential home, first unhappy fights a misguided teacher in the school. Jessica takes the reader through the difficulties and rewards of Aspergers. Of Mice and aliens by Kathy Hoopmann ISBN 1-84310-007-X This is the sequel to Blue Bottle Mystery, a sci-fi novel where Ben - the hero learns to cope with his new diagnosis What Does it mean to have Autism by Louise Spilsby ISBN 0-431-139-32-6 on Heinemann Press This book is aimed at young children who have just reicieved a diagnosis, how it affects lives and so on a good book to consider in my opinion. I can name you plenty more in this area and other areas of Asperger's and Autism. I also have a few that I have listed on my site in the books heading within the site map http://www.colour-se7en.co.uk if you do visit let me know what you think. hope this helps in some way. Steve.. I think the boy means well but he is distinctly inclined to be inattentive...... Tutor of Winston Churchill to Lord Randolph Churchill, Winston's father Edited December 30, 2005 by Steve_colour-se7en Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted December 30, 2005 Thanks for the ideas Steve, it's good to hear what's a good book - there are so many out there i could end up spending a fotune on terrible books! Adamsmum - freaks, geeks... is supposed to be an excellent book (- i haven't read it though -) I think it will be a bit too old for my son to understand (he's only 6) - as it was written by, and aimed at teenage children. xxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest flutter Report post Posted January 4, 2006 i ahve bought a few of the books i have off ebay http://books.search.ebay.co.uk/aspergers_N...opZ1QQsacatZ274 http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/search.dll...prclo=&saprchi= maybe worth a look C x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tensing Report post Posted January 4, 2006 I get loads of ebay and amazon for that matter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamsmum Report post Posted January 4, 2006 Had a look at play.com will defanatly get can i tell you about asp and maybe freaks and geeks for me as people keep going on about it and i'm nosey K is only 7 but is delayed so acts like a 4-5 year old so do's enyone know what the best book for him is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
