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Asperger Syndrome, the universe and everything ISBN: 9781853029301
Hall, Kenneth
Published by Jessica Kingsley, 2001
Kenneth was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome - a form of Autism - when he was 8. At 10, he wrote this book about himself, his difficulties (particularly behavioural), his family and teachers, and about his being helped by ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis) - a system using goals and prizes. Kenneth is very honest; he is also brilliant at reading and maths, having passed his maths GCSE. He comes from a loving and supportive, Northern Ireland family, who are seeing that he gets the help he needs. His story is riveting, full of self-confidence and quirky jokes, but fully honest about the work he has ahead. He sees AS as a positive thing - he likes himself as he is and believes he sees things more clearly than 'normal' people. A philosopher in the making, Kenneth shows signs of developing wisdom well beyond his years, and his story will be an inspiration to other children with Asperger Syndrome and their families. Available from Amazon, from bookshops, or from the publisher at www.jkp.com.
Age: 9+