Re: Book for grandparents of AS teen

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In it's simplest form, and it made my father tear up a bit, All Cats Have

Aspergers

That was the first one I gave them. It is so simple, and so very true

Bobbie in NJ

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> I need to find a book or two to give to my son's grandparents, as an aid when

telling them about his condition. The g-parents can be real worriers and may

also doubt that he really has it. They do not live close, so have not seen him

on a regular basis. They are coming to visit this summer, and I thought this

would help alleviate the tension. When they have seen him before they have

urged him to speak up more, which only causes him to feel anxious. He does much

better in situations where he knows he is accepted 'as he is'.

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> So far, I've thought about 'Marcelo in the Real World', though it is written

for a teen audience; and 'House Rules' by Jodi Picoult, another fiction book.

But, perhaps a factual, informational book would be better. I just don't want

to hand them something that paints a disturbing, hopeless picture of the

syndrome.

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> Any suggestions out there?

> thank you!

> sue

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FOrgot to say. I just finished House Rules. It was a good read. Not sure how

mild or not so mild your child is, but it too gave a good picture of Aspergers

in my opinion.

I was going to offer that up to my Father next

Bobbie in NJ

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> I need to find a book or two to give to my son's grandparents, as an aid when

telling them about his condition. The g-parents can be real worriers and may

also doubt that he really has it. They do not live close, so have not seen him

on a regular basis. They are coming to visit this summer, and I thought this

would help alleviate the tension. When they have seen him before they have

urged him to speak up more, which only causes him to feel anxious. He does much

better in situations where he knows he is accepted 'as he is'.

>

> So far, I've thought about 'Marcelo in the Real World', though it is written

for a teen audience; and 'House Rules' by Jodi Picoult, another fiction book.

But, perhaps a factual, informational book would be better. I just don't want

to hand them something that paints a disturbing, hopeless picture of the

syndrome.

>

> Any suggestions out there?

> thank you!

> sue

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[Guest guest]

How about "Can I tell you about my Asperger's Syndrome?". Very basic, but also very informative...Sent from my iPhoneOn Apr 20, 2010, at 1:42 PM, "grouppostings" <iamgr8ful@...> wrote:

I need to find a book or two to give to my son's grandparents, as an aid when telling them about his condition. The g-parents can be real worriers and may also doubt that he really has it. They do not live close, so have not seen him on a regular basis. They are coming to visit this summer, and I thought this would help alleviate the tension. When they have seen him before they have urged him to speak up more, which only causes him to feel anxious. He does much better in situations where he knows he is accepted 'as he is'.

So far, I've thought about 'Marcelo in the Real World', though it is written for a teen audience; and 'House Rules' by Jodi Picoult, another fiction book. But, perhaps a factual, informational book would be better. I just don't want to hand them something that paints a disturbing, hopeless picture of the syndrome.

Any suggestions out there?

thank you!

sue

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I can’t offer a book, but what about this article? It’s

EXCELLENT…

http://www.aspergersyndrome.org/Articles/Especially-for-Grandparents-of-Children-With-Asper.aspx

Hope this helps!

=)

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Behalf Of Pam Lanham

Sent: Friday, April 23, 2010 12:09 AM

Subject: Re: ( ) Book for grandparents of AS teen

How about " Can I tell you about my Asperger's

Syndrome? " . Very basic, but also very informative...

Sent from my iPhone

On Apr 20, 2010, at 1:42 PM, " grouppostings " <iamgr8ful@...> wrote:

I need to find a book or two to give to my

son's grandparents, as an aid when telling them about his condition. The

g-parents can be real worriers and may also doubt that he really has it. They

do not live close, so have not seen him on a regular basis. They are coming to

visit this summer, and I thought this would help alleviate the tension. When

they have seen him before they have urged him to speak up more, which only

causes him to feel anxious. He does much better in situations where he knows he

is accepted 'as he is'.

So far, I've thought about 'Marcelo in the Real World', though it is written

for a teen audience; and 'House Rules' by Jodi Picoult, another fiction book.

But, perhaps a factual, informational book would be better. I just don't want

to hand them something that paints a disturbing, hopeless picture of the

syndrome.

Any suggestions out there?

thank you!

sue

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Thank you so much for the information.  I'm a little nervous about 'exposing' this situation to family. :)I appreciate your time,m. sueOn Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 3:18 PM, riveryak2003 <riveryak2003@...> wrote:

 

FOrgot to say. I just finished House Rules. It was a good read. Not sure how mild or not so mild your child is, but it too gave a good picture of Aspergers in my opinion.

I was going to offer that up to my Father next

Bobbie in NJ

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> I need to find a book or two to give to my son's grandparents, as an aid when telling them about his condition. The g-parents can be real worriers and may also doubt that he really has it. They do not live close, so have not seen him on a regular basis. They are coming to visit this summer, and I thought this would help alleviate the tension. When they have seen him before they have urged him to speak up more, which only causes him to feel anxious. He does much better in situations where he knows he is accepted 'as he is'.

>

> So far, I've thought about 'Marcelo in the Real World', though it is written for a teen audience; and 'House Rules' by Jodi Picoult, another fiction book. But, perhaps a factual, informational book would be better. I just don't want to hand them something that paints a disturbing, hopeless picture of the syndrome.

>

> Any suggestions out there?

> thank you!

> sue

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Thank you.  I had not heard of that one.  I'm looking into it now.m. sueOn Thu, Apr 22, 2010 at 9:39 PM, Pam Lanham <lanham@...> wrote:

 

How about " Can I tell you about my Asperger's Syndrome? " . Very basic, but also very informative...Sent from my iPhoneOn Apr 20, 2010, at 1:42 PM, " grouppostings " <iamgr8ful@...> wrote:

 

I need to find a book or two to give to my son's grandparents, as an aid when telling them about his condition. The g-parents can be real worriers and may also doubt that he really has it. They do not live close, so have not seen him on a regular basis. They are coming to visit this summer, and I thought this would help alleviate the tension. When they have seen him before they have urged him to speak up more, which only causes him to feel anxious. He does much better in situations where he knows he is accepted 'as he is'.

So far, I've thought about 'Marcelo in the Real World', though it is written for a teen audience; and 'House Rules' by Jodi Picoult, another fiction book. But, perhaps a factual, informational book would be better. I just don't want to hand them something that paints a disturbing, hopeless picture of the syndrome.

Any suggestions out there?

thank you!

sue

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Wow!! My thanks to too! Just what I have been looking for to explain it

to our large families.

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Hi

I'm new here, and am so grateful for this article. I am taking my son to

Florida for 3 weeks this summer. We are staying with my Grandmother. She knows

nothing about Asperger's, so this is perfect to help her understand, along with

the rest of the family.

THANK YOU!!

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