As a parent a teacher & an Aspie herself Jennifer Cook O' Toole provides a unique insider's look into Asperger Syndrome. She shows how to help children on the spectrum by understanding how they think & exploiting their special interests to promote learning. Her strategies work because she thinks like the children that she teaches. This book is full of original & effective methods for engaging with children with Asperger Syndrome. The author discusses theory of mind the necessity for concrete forms of communication & ways to inspire imagination through sensorial experiences. In particular she explores the untapped power of special interests explaining how to harness these interests to encourage academic social & emotional growth. Affirming that different doesn't mean defective this book offers the insight & guidance that parents & professionals need to connect with the Asperkids in their life & get them excited about learning.