Books that explain AS to family members

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What is your best choice of a book to explain AS to extended family? Now in the throes of the holiday season, we would like to refer some family members to appropriate reading material to better understand AS. We appreciate any suggestions.

I was looking for a different book by this author, but I stumbled on this one instead. Unfortunately, I haven't read it, nor have I kept up with current reading on the subject. But, I hope this will be a good addition for your list of suggested reading to choose from.

Finding Out About Asperger Syndrome, High-Functioning Autism and PDD
Gunilla Gerland

Paperback, ISBN: 9781853028403, 48pp, 2000, £5.95, $9.95

BIC: JDGL JC

'Children and teenagers are different. Some have more differences than others and may have difficulties with things such as participating in group activities, or really understanding how other people see things and how they think. Some of these young people want to do things in their own way, and some of them have a particular interest which fills their lives.

'Many of those who are special in this way have Asperger Syndrome or high functioning autism. Gunilla, who is now an adult, received her diagnosis several years ago. She has written this book for all children and teenagers who have similar difficulties. It's an important book - in fact, it's the only one of its kind.

'Gunilla's book should be read by all young people who receive a diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome, PDD or high functioning autism. It can also be read by their peers in school, siblings, and other children with whom they have contact. Adults may read it too, the better to understand the person with autism or Asperger Syndrome.'

- Christopher Gillberg, MD and Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/i ... 1853028403

for a more humorous view on aspergers, you could try : All Cats have Aspergers.....I've found that it explains Aspergers in a way that people can understand & empathize

Asperger's & Girls by Tony Attwood is a great way to explain things to others, if you know or are someone who is a female Aspie.