Raising Martians-- from Crash-landing to Leaving Home: How to Help a Child with Asperger's Syndrome or High-functioning Autism

Muggleton, Joshua

ISBN 10: 1849050023 / ISBN 13: 9781849050029

Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Raising Martians-- from Crash-landing to Leaving Home: How to Help a Child with Asperger's Syndrome or High-functioning Autism
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1849050023
• ISBN 13: 9781849050029
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Joshua Muggleton knows from personal experience what it is like to grow up feeling like 'a Martian marooned on planet Earth'. Now 22 and studying psychology at the University of St. Andrews, he combines his insights into what it means to have Asperger Syndrome (AS) with his scientific knowledge of the autism spectrum to write an invaluable guide for parents and teachers.

Opening with the very basics of what autism is, Joshua covers mental health, sensory issues, obsessions and rituals, friendships and social situations, and shopping, travelling, and holidays, before tackling what is arguably the biggest challenge of any Aspie child's life: school - and with it, bullying, homework, and other challenges. Providing the inside track on Asperger Syndrome in childhood, he describes practical ways in which parents and teachers can help, and offers a wealth of advice and helpful hints and tips for approaching common difficulties.

An essential guide for any parent or teacher wishing to understand and help a child with Asperger Syndrome or high-functioning autism, Raising Martians will take them from crash-landing to leaving home.

About the Authors

Joshua Muggleton has Asperger Syndrome. Having gained experience as an assistant psychologist, he graduated with first class honours in Psychology from the University of St Andrews, and is currently studying for a Master of Research in Clinical Psychology at the University of Birmingham. Since 2005, Joshua has been leading talks, lectures and workshops on Autism Spectrum Disorders and related issues. He has spoken to MPs in the House of Commons, and has appeared on the BBC, Channel 4, and CNN. Outside of term time, Joshua lives in Guildford, UK, with his parents, sister, and also his two younger brothers, who are both on the autism spectrum.

Tony Attwood, PhD, is a clinical psychologist from Brisbane, Australia, with over 30 years of experience with individuals with autism spectrum disorders. He is currently Adjunct Professor at Griffith University in Queensland.