Customer Reviews
Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolesence - By: C. Reay, 28 Aug 2008 
I first came across this book when I was at secondary school, & since leaving backin 2005, I have been searching for this particular title. I must say how highly impressed I was with this book & to read about the experiences of someone who has Aspergers Syndrome as it was a pleasure to read. This book is a real must for anyone who has Aspergers Syndrome or anytime of autism or for those who know nothing about this condition.
Thank You Luke - By: Langdon Ulder, 11 May 2008 Im 15 years old & I was diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome (AS) last year & reading this book has changed my life. Before I was told I had AS, I was always picked on for being different & sometimes I was so depressed & felt so alone, I wouldn't get out of bed for days. When I was diagnosed, I was told to read this book by a family friend &in doing so, my life changed. Luke Jackson, the author of the book writes about the everyday struggles that AS sufferers have to deal with, & after I finished the book, i thought 'Im not alone, there are other people who know what im going through'. Now I have turned my life around & I am looking foward to my future. Luke Jackson, i just want to say 'Thank You' for making me realise that im not a freak.
Such a good read - By: SJSmith, 29 Apr 2008 This is a fantastic book regardless of why you are reading it. I have workedin the past, & still do, with children who have AS & this was my main reason for reading it. It has such a different feel from other books as he is only 13 & this comes across so muchin the book. I have read other books by teenagers & young adults with the same condition & they are equally just as good. I liked the fact that it all seemed to be Luke coming through rather than an adult's influence (apart from the obvious guidance & tidying up a book would need before it gets published).
The topics he covers are very relevant to those who have AS & those who comein contact with AS. Aspects such as bullying, fixations, sleeping, sports, friendships, dating, difficulties at school & language are dealt with brilliantly. However the most pertinent chapter for me was the one about when to tell a child they have AS.
Luke used his immediate sources - mother & siblings to help him with some of the content so that others with the condition can understand how people see them & this was such a good part of the book. I loved the idioms he uses & laughed out loudin many places. Not only will it give people an insight there is also practical informationin there with websites, books & dietary information (also discussedin his other book). A fabulous read that is both inspirational & refreshing.
Read this book now| - By: Ms. J. Dixon, 18 Sep 2007 I bought this book more out of curiousity rather than a need to know about AS/ Autism; I know/'work' with people on the autistic spectrum & this book was fantastic.
I'd recommend it to anyone whether autistic, family or friends of someone who is autistic or just someone who is interested.
Very well done to Luke Jackson - By: E. H. Jackson, 09 Jan 2007 As an individual with Asperger's syndrome, I thought that it portrayed Asperger's syndrome perfectly, I could relate to almost all of it. The humour worked really well, because AS is normally portrayed really negatively. So,in summary, it made me laugh, cry, & realise that having AS isn't such a bad thing after all.
So, if Luke Jackson ever reads this, then very well done! I thoroughly enjoyed every page of it!!!
Jennifer Jackson
