Luke Jackson
book giving a much needed first hand view of life with AS, Worth a read to anyone who is related to or works with children/teenagers who are on the spectrum.
Wonderful. This book was written as a kind of a selfhelp manual from one teen with Asperger's Syndrome to other kids who have it.
It was charming and wellwritten, It gave me new insights into the mind of someone with Asperger's, You must read this if you have a child or teen with Asperger's, Also see his mother's story, It's amazing as well. A nonfiction, own voices book about kids and adolescences with Asperger's syndrome, a syndrome that is a form of Autism.
Luke Jackson wrote and had this book published when he was only, and this is about his experience with having AS.
He gives tips to both those that have it, and the parents and teachers that are part of the their lives.
He also shares stories, pictures, and photographs about his experience, This is a great starter read to understanding Asperger's and how to handle it, Having been written by ayear old this book is easy to read and understand, Luke gets straight to the point, and is also a unique character, He provides funny commentary on social norms and uses idioms throughout his book, explaining what they mean in the back.
Basically, the book and writing style is personable, If you have any interest in AS whether you're connected to someone who has it or just want research for another reason, I would recommend starting with this book.
It has an informative and positive outlook on the subject, A really important book especially because it was written by a kid on the Autism Spectrum.
Written for parents and kids alike whose lives are impacted by Aspergers, now called Autism Levelor High Functioning Autism.
I didn't finish it as my teen's experience with Autism is so different than the author's.
It isn't as informative as those big list and study books out therebut this book is a must read for so many other reasons.
Jackson wrote the book at the age ofand he actually has Aspergers, You can get a really good look at what goes on in their world, not only by his frank stories and admonitions, but just by his writing style.
He's a one of a kind kid too, I'm very glad
I got to read the book and get to know a little bit about what it's like to live that life.
Have you ever been called a freak or a geek Have you ever felt like one Luke Jackson isyears old and has Asperger Syndrome.
Over the years Luke has learned to laugh at such names but there are other aspects of life which are more difficult.
Adolescence and the teenage years are a minefield of emotions, transitions and decisions and when a child has Asperger Syndrome, the result is often explosive.
I also quite like that the reading experience was more stream of consciousness or even a monologue that I think is a lot like autistic thinking itself.
Just found out Luke Jackson wrote a sequel to this, which reminded me how great it was in.
The first own voices book about Aspergers I ever read, and right on time since I was working with lots of kids on autism spectrum in the public library back then.
Seminal! This book would appeal to kids on the autism spectrum ages, It's written by a thirteen year old boy, and kids in this age range are likely to find it relatable.
I absolutely adored this book, every single time I picked it up I text my very good friend, Monika and recommended the book to her for her son.
It gives an insight into the mind of an adolescence with Asperger Syndrome,
The book is brimmed to the top with tips, brilliant illustrations, an excellent insight into the brain of a young man with Asperger Syndrome, loves, laughs and a bit of tears.
I wanted to read more on Autism so I was delighted when I picked this up, Luke seems wise beyond his years and I learnt a lot on what it must be like to be a teenager growing up in thes, dealing with all the normal teenager stuff, on top of dealing with their Asperger Syndrome.
This is a great book and I recommend it for anyone to read, It is different from your usual nonfiction books, He specifically does not fill the book with facts but writes it more like a biography.
It more about "this is what it is like living with autism spectrum disorder and here's how you can make things easier for us".
He doesn't claim to know it all and frequently reminds you that he is onlyso has a lot more to learn but he writes it so well.
It is quite humourous too, with a list of idioms at the back, I liked the final note where he explained that his hormones hit halfway through writing the book and how it made things interesting.
There is further reading at the back but unfortunately, because of the age of the book, the websites are out of date.
I do wonder how things have changed for him, given that he wasin.
I didn't get anything out of it, This is meant for kids to read and maybe it would help Aspie kids feel a little more "normal" but as a parent of an Aspie kid, it gave me no more insight than I already had.
No review written, no rating given, A detailed, interesting and fun read about what it's like to be ayearold boy with Asperger's.
One warms to Luke and his family they come across as a happy, loving and mutually supportive.
The book is filled with information, including some which is contentious the possibility/likelihood that vaccinations have caused Asperger's.
I was also concerned at one stage when he said he thought schizophrenia might come under the Asperger's umbrella.
it made me rather wonder about the rest of what he said, I am not giving the book any, as I am completely unqualified to rate this book.
Having said that I thought it was an interesting and entertaining read,
Luke talks elegantly and with passion about what it is to be like to be a young man with Asperger's.
One chapter stood out for me particularly the chapter on bullying, Children can be cruel sometimes, and if what Luke says is right, teachers can be too.
In the end his parents took him out of his government school and put him in a private school, where he said the situation was a bit better.
Not perfect, but better. God help those with the curse of being born a little different, . .
All the illustrations in the book were done by his sister Rachel, and I enjoyed them.
I shall end with a pic and some writing from the book, to give you a flavour of the talents of Luke and his sister.
I LOVED this book, I gave it to my son to read too, He loved it as well, In it, Jackson reveals what it is like to be ayr old boy w/Asperger Syndrome.
An endearing boy, he writes as though he's talking to you directly, which makes it a fast read.
I highly recommend this for parents, teachers and teens who have AS, Eerste hoofdstukken gelezen, de rest gescand, Boek biedt weinig tot niets nieuws als je al bekend bent met het onderwerp en de toon is belerend, wat het lezen bemoeilijkt en vooral irritatie opwekt.
Boek met een uitgesproken tunnelvisie, veel herhaling en neerbuigend naar ouders en leraren pedagogen die er duidelijk niets van begrepen hebben.
Het geeft wel een aardig beeld van hoe het voelt als een kind met AS continu aan je mouw staat te trekken en steeds weer roept: luister naar mij.
wat ik te zeggen heb is heel erg BELANGRIJK,
Yeah right!.
Wonderful. This book was written as a kind of a selfhelp manual from one teen with Asperger's Syndrome to other kids who have it.
It was charming and wellwritten, It gave me new insights into the mind of someone with Asperger's, You must read this if you have a child or teen with Asperger's, Also see his mother's story, It's amazing as well. A nonfiction, own voices book about kids and adolescences with Asperger's syndrome, a syndrome that is a form of Autism.
Luke Jackson wrote and had this book published when he was only, and this is about his experience with having AS.
He gives tips to both those that have it, and the parents and teachers that are part of the their lives.
He also shares stories, pictures, and photographs about his experience, This is a great starter read to understanding Asperger's and how to handle it, Having been written by ayear old this book is easy to read and understand, Luke gets straight to the point, and is also a unique character, He provides funny commentary on social norms and uses idioms throughout his book, explaining what they mean in the back.
Basically, the book and writing style is personable, If you have any interest in AS whether you're connected to someone who has it or just want research for another reason, I would recommend starting with this book.
It has an informative and positive outlook on the subject, A really important book especially because it was written by a kid on the Autism Spectrum.
Written for parents and kids alike whose lives are impacted by Aspergers, now called Autism Levelor High Functioning Autism.
I didn't finish it as my teen's experience with Autism is so different than the author's.
It isn't as informative as those big list and study books out therebut this book is a must read for so many other reasons.
Jackson wrote the book at the age ofand he actually has Aspergers, You can get a really good look at what goes on in their world, not only by his frank stories and admonitions, but just by his writing style.
He's a one of a kind kid too, I'm very glad
I got to read the book and get to know a little bit about what it's like to live that life.
Have you ever been called a freak or a geek Have you ever felt like one Luke Jackson isyears old and has Asperger Syndrome.
Over the years Luke has learned to laugh at such names but there are other aspects of life which are more difficult.
Adolescence and the teenage years are a minefield of emotions, transitions and decisions and when a child has Asperger Syndrome, the result is often explosive.
Luke has three sisters and one brother in various stages of their adolescent and teenage years but he is acutely aware of just how different he is and how little information is available for adolescents like himself.
Drawing from his own experiences and gaining information from his teenage brother and sisters, he wrote 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 and relationships, and morality.
Luke writes briefly about his younger autistic and AD/HD brothers, providing amusing insights into the antics of his younger years and advice for parents, carers and teachers of younger AS children.
However, his main reason for writing was because "so many books are written about us, but none are written directly to adolescents with Asperger Syndrome.
I thought I would write one in the hope that we could all learn together, "
I also quite like that the reading experience was more stream of consciousness or even a monologue that I think is a lot like autistic thinking itself.
Just found out Luke Jackson wrote a sequel to this, which reminded me how great it was in.
The first own voices book about Aspergers I ever read, and right on time since I was working with lots of kids on autism spectrum in the public library back then.
Seminal! This book would appeal to kids on the autism spectrum ages, It's written by a thirteen year old boy, and kids in this age range are likely to find it relatable.
I absolutely adored this book, every single time I picked it up I text my very good friend, Monika and recommended the book to her for her son.
It gives an insight into the mind of an adolescence with Asperger Syndrome,
The book is brimmed to the top with tips, brilliant illustrations, an excellent insight into the brain of a young man with Asperger Syndrome, loves, laughs and a bit of tears.
I wanted to read more on Autism so I was delighted when I picked this up, Luke seems wise beyond his years and I learnt a lot on what it must be like to be a teenager growing up in thes, dealing with all the normal teenager stuff, on top of dealing with their Asperger Syndrome.
This is a great book and I recommend it for anyone to read, It is different from your usual nonfiction books, He specifically does not fill the book with facts but writes it more like a biography.
It more about "this is what it is like living with autism spectrum disorder and here's how you can make things easier for us".
He doesn't claim to know it all and frequently reminds you that he is onlyso has a lot more to learn but he writes it so well.
It is quite humourous too, with a list of idioms at the back, I liked the final note where he explained that his hormones hit halfway through writing the book and how it made things interesting.
There is further reading at the back but unfortunately, because of the age of the book, the websites are out of date.
I do wonder how things have changed for him, given that he wasin.
I didn't get anything out of it, This is meant for kids to read and maybe it would help Aspie kids feel a little more "normal" but as a parent of an Aspie kid, it gave me no more insight than I already had.
No review written, no rating given, A detailed, interesting and fun read about what it's like to be ayearold boy with Asperger's.
One warms to Luke and his family they come across as a happy, loving and mutually supportive.
The book is filled with information, including some which is contentious the possibility/likelihood that vaccinations have caused Asperger's.
I was also concerned at one stage when he said he thought schizophrenia might come under the Asperger's umbrella.
it made me rather wonder about the rest of what he said, I am not giving the book any, as I am completely unqualified to rate this book.
Having said that I thought it was an interesting and entertaining read,
Luke talks elegantly and with passion about what it is to be like to be a young man with Asperger's.
One chapter stood out for me particularly the chapter on bullying, Children can be cruel sometimes, and if what Luke says is right, teachers can be too.
In the end his parents took him out of his government school and put him in a private school, where he said the situation was a bit better.
Not perfect, but better. God help those with the curse of being born a little different, . .
All the illustrations in the book were done by his sister Rachel, and I enjoyed them.
I shall end with a pic and some writing from the book, to give you a flavour of the talents of Luke and his sister.
I LOVED this book, I gave it to my son to read too, He loved it as well, In it, Jackson reveals what it is like to be ayr old boy w/Asperger Syndrome.
An endearing boy, he writes as though he's talking to you directly, which makes it a fast read.
I highly recommend this for parents, teachers and teens who have AS, Eerste hoofdstukken gelezen, de rest gescand, Boek biedt weinig tot niets nieuws als je al bekend bent met het onderwerp en de toon is belerend, wat het lezen bemoeilijkt en vooral irritatie opwekt.
Boek met een uitgesproken tunnelvisie, veel herhaling en neerbuigend naar ouders en leraren pedagogen die er duidelijk niets van begrepen hebben.
Het geeft wel een aardig beeld van hoe het voelt als een kind met AS continu aan je mouw staat te trekken en steeds weer roept: luister naar mij.
wat ik te zeggen heb is heel erg BELANGRIJK,
Yeah right!.