by Tony Attwood

This is the definitive book on Asperger's Syndrome by one of the world's foremost experts in Asperger's Syndrome.  This book provides a comprehensive overview of Asperger's Syndrome, from childhood through adulthood.  Areas covered include diagnosis, social behavior, language, interests and routine, motor clumsiness, cognition, and sensory sensitivity.   It also includes an appendix with the diagnostic criteria for Asperger's Syndrome. 223 pages. 

$19  

by Luke Wilson

This is one of my all-time favorite books on Asperger's Syndrome, written at age 13 by Luke Wilson, a delightful and brilliant teenager who has Asperger's Syndrome.   This book has lots of great peer-to-peer advice for teenagers with Asperger's Syndrome  to help guide other teens through this rocky period, including Luke's thoughts on whether to tell others about his diagnosis, compulsions and obsessions, sleep, school, dating, bullying and much more.  There is humor, warmth, inspiration and excellent advice to be found in this book.  217 pages. 

$18 

Pretending to be Normal - Living with Asperger's Syndrome

by Liane Willey

The author of this book, is a doctor of education and a researcher who specializes in the fields of psycholinguistics and learning style differences.  She has a wonderful husband, three happy children, dedicated parents, and an active social life.  She also has Asperger's Syndrome, just like her youngest daughter.  This is a great book for parents who have a child with Asperger's Syndrome, who might be seeing a touch of it in themselves or their spouse.  Lots of insights into what was helpful leading to Liane' s successful career, marriage, and becoming a parent.   Lots of tips on things such as who and who to tell about having Asperger's, how to survive college, what employment options might be suitable, and more.  An upbeat, inspiring book - my favorite kind!  173 pages. 

$19