Would You Buy This Book?
April 25, 2006 by Kristina Chew, PhD
Filed under Health
Yesterday brought the release of The Official Autism 101 Manual, “the most comprehensive book on autism.” According to the Autism 101 Manual website, those who should buy the book are:
Parents: Whether you’re starting to explore the world of autism because of a recent diagnosis or you’re at a point where you’ve done the research, read the articles, consulted the books, and would now like nothing more than a sense of the big picture–this book will become your constant companion as you confidently find your way.
Professionals. Use this book to enhance your practice, your body of knowledge, your own expertise, and your resources. Share with clients, colleagues, students, and parents to help them find the community of support they’re looking for as well.
Among the contributors are many familiar names, from Temple Grandin to Bernard Rimland to David Kirby (his autism expertise is “journalist”).
Before spending my $59.00 I think I will wait for the reviews from the autism community, from the Autism Society of America to autistics.org.
Like many of us, I already have my own Autism 101 manual, my (almost 9) years of living with autism.
Among the contributors are many familiar names, from Temple Grandin to Bernard Rimland to David Kirby (his autism expertise is “journalist”).
I’d have to pass
Every 10 or 5 years a “definitive” or “comprehensive” manual appears. I can see how these would be helpful for the parents of new diagnosed children but many of us are on to the intermediate and advanced “autism courses.”
I think the best books on autism are those by autistics. I particularly like Jasmine O’Neill’s book.
I will have to look into it—— parents do need some of the “parental perspective,” which might be wrong (and even annoying).
I wouldn’t buy this book until someone I had reason to trust (for example, you, Kristina) had read it and given a review; I would be willing to chip in just a little to help make that happen. ($5 towards finding out more about it before shelling out $59 for the whole darn book makes sense to me. Do you like amazon.com?)
I like amazon.com for the convenience–Charlie is not big on bookstores. I’ll have to think about which new autism book to read—I’m thinking of asking the publisher if I might review it for them.
Thanks for the kind words!