Jennifer Cook OToole - Asperkids: An Insiders Guide to Loving, Understanding, and Teaching Children with Aspergers Syndrome

Fresh, honest, organic and raw insights Jennifer has written a legacy for all those on the spectrum, inviting everyone into an intricate and delicious mindset of an Asperfamilys challenges and successes. This book is a literary feast of new and exciting creative ideas and strategies which are shared in a very unique conversational manner. This book may be the key to unlocking a new and successful way of teaching and communicating with persons on the spectrum.

Josie Santomauro, mother of a son with Asperger syndrome, editor of Autism All-Stars: How We Use Our Autism and Asperger Traits to Shine in Life and co-author of Set for Success: Activities for Teaching Emotional, Social and Organisational Skills

Asperkids is brilliant! Not only is Jennifer an inspiring person, shes an Aspermom out to make a difference. Her passion to educate the NT world about Aspies shines through. Many Asperkids, and their families, will benefit from her personal insight. I am convinced this book will make a positive impact.

Julie Clark, author of Aspergers in Pink: Pearls of Wisdom from Inside the Bubble of Raising a Child with Aspergers

Jennifer provides a unique perspective into the world of Asperger syndrome helping to put all the pieces together, with a little humor thrown in along the way. I will highly recommend this book to any Asperparent to better understand their childs world and help them grow, learn, and develop based on their unique strengths.

Courtney Enos, MS-OT, occupational therapist, Touchstone Therapy, North Carolina, USA

Amazing! Jennifers ability to share her Asperger perspective and explain what our kids need most in the home and in school is fantastic. She gets right to what matters and makes powerful points that have to be heard. On both a personal and a professional level, I say this is a book that needs to be on shelves everywhere.

Meredith G. Bove, MBA, Educational Strategies Consultant and mother of a son with Asperger syndrome

Jennifer Cook OTooles personal understanding of the Asperger profile makes Asperkids a fascinating read. In it she gives a wealth of exciting and innovative detours around the challenges of AS and has provided a book full of lively and enthusiastic ideas to get you really enjoying working with your Asperger child. This is one of the most respectful books about teaching children with Asperger syndrome I have read and I thoroughly recommend it.

Clare Lawrence, teacher, autism worker, mother, and author of Autism and Flexischooling: A Shared Classroom and Homeschooling Approach and How to Make School Make Sense: A Parents Guide to Helping the Child with Asperger Syndrome

Asperkids has touched my heart to its deepest core, brought tears to my eyes, knowledge to my mind and an in-depth understanding of Asperger syndrome. It is beautifully written, easy to understand and incredibly sincere. I will most definitely stock the shelves of our psychological book store with this wonderful, insightful book. Kudos to Jennifer Cook OToole for her passion, love, and knowledge of Asperger syndrome and her willingness and eagerness to share it with everyone.

Diane Chartrand-Balcer, Purchasing Director for Insomnia Bookstore (Asperger syndrome and psychology specialists), North Carolina, USA

Asperkids is a gift to parents of kids with Asperger syndrome and to all the professionals who teach and work with these complicated and wonderful children. OToole reminds us that with the right tools and understanding, the challenge of teaching children with AS can be easy and exciting. Her unique perspective as an individual with AS, as a parent of multiple children with AS, and as an experienced teacher, makes this a must-read for anyone who wants to understand more about Asperger syndrome.

Ann Palmer, author of A Friends and Relatives Guide to Supporting the Family with Autism and Realizing the College Dream with Autism or Asperger Syndrome , and faculty member, The Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities, University of North Carolina, USA

As a neurotypical mom with two kids with Asperger syndrome, Asperkids g ave me an inside look into the minds of my own children. Jennifers unique viewpoint really helped me understand how I can communicate better with my kids, support their talents, and help them navigate the world. Asperkids should serve as a touchstone for parents and teachers alike. Ill definitely be sharing this book!

Joslyn Gray, autism advocate and author of the blog stark. raving. mad. mommy.

Jennifer Cook OToole

Foreword by Liane Holliday Willey

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

London and Philadelphia