This chapter will explain the defining characteristics of ‘Asperger’s syndrome’, a form of autism. The characteristics can change from early childhood to the adult years and vary according to gender and the person’s adaptations to the recognition of being different to peers.

Nurturing Young Minds

Edited by Dr Ramesh Manocha & Gyongyi Horvath
To read the full chapter go to Volume 2, chapter 16, pp. 239-251.
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Authors

Professor Tony Attwood

Clinical Psychologist and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University, Queensland

Professor Tony Attwood is a clinical psychologist who has specialised in autism spectrum disorders since he qualified as a clinical psychologist in England in 1975. He works in private practice, and is also adjunct professor at Griffith University, Queensland, and senior consultant at the Minds and Hearts clinic in Brisbane. His book Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals has sold over 350 000 copies and has been translated into over twenty-five languages. His subsequent book, The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome, is the primary textbook on Asperger’s syndrome. They are both published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

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Asperger Services Australia (ASA): www.asperger.asn.au

Autism Society of America: www.autism-society.org

Minds and Hearts website: www.mindsandhearts.net

National Autistic Society UK: www.nas.org.uk

Attwood, T, 1998, Asperger’s Syndrome, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London.

Attwood, T, 2004, Exploring Feelings Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to Manage Anger, Future Horizons, USA.

Attwood, T, 2007, The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London.

Attwood, T, Evans, C & Lesko, A, 2014, Been There. Done That. Try This!, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London.

Attwood, T & Garnett, M, 2013, CBT to Help Young People with Asperger’s Syndrome to Understand and Express Affection, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London.

Attwood, T & Garnett, M, 2013, From Like to Love for Young People with Asperger’s Syndrome, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London.

Attwood, T & Garnett, M, 2016, Exploring Depression, and Beating the Blues. A CBT Self-Help Guide to Understanding and Coping with Depression in Asperger’s Syndrome, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London.

Manocha, R (Ed), 2017, Growing Happy, Healthy Young Minds: Generation Next, Hachette Australia, Sydney.

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