Code F107

Freaks, Geeks, and Asperger Syndrome: A User's Guide to Adolescence by Luke Jackson and Tony Attwood

$18.95
ISBN 1843100983

Have you ever been called a freak or a geek? Have you ever felt like one? Luke Jackson is 13 years old and has Asperger Syndrome. Over the years Luke has learned to laugh at such names but there are other aspects of life that are more difficult. Adolescence is a minefield of emotions, transitions and decisions, and when a child has Asperger Syndrome, the result is often explosive.

Drawing from his own experiences and gaining information from his teenage brother and sisters, Luke srote this enlightening, honest and witty book in an attempt to address difficult topics such as bullying, friendships, when and how to tell others about AS, school problems, dating, relationships, and morality. Luke writes briefly about his younger brothers with autism and AD/HD, providing amusing insights into the antics of his younger years and advice for parents, caregivers and teacher of younger children with AS.