by IanStuart-Hamilton (Author)
This revised and expanded edition adds over 300 new expressions that help unlock the meaning of everyday expressions.
Both informative and entertaining, the book addresses an important aspect of social communication for people with Asperger Syndrome, who use direct, precise language and `take things literally'. This dictionary aims to dispel any confusion that arises from the misinterpretation of language. It provides explanations of over 5000 idiomatic expressions and a useful guide to their politeness level. Each expression is accompanied by a clear explanation of its meaning and when and how it might be used. The expressions are taken from British and American English, with some Australian expressions included as well.
Although the book is primarily intended for people with Asperger Syndrome, it will be useful for anyone who has problems understanding idiomatic and colloquial English. An essential resource and an informative read; this dictionary will assist in a wide range of situations.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 256
Edition: 2
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published: 15 Nov 2006
ISBN 10: 1843105187
ISBN 13: 9781843105183
Book Overview: Over 5000 idiomatic expressions explained
This second edition of An Asperger Dictionary of Everday Expressions, written by Ian Stuart- Hamilton, is a helpful guide for people who are on the Autistic spectrum and need some help understanding different day to day expressions. As soon as you open the book, it tells you about the conditions of Asperger's syndrome and gives you a detailed guide on how to use the book. The dictionary shows the different meanings for each expression, which sometimes have more than one meaning. When I read the book, I learned many new meanings which I had not come across before and can use in the future. I also noted a very helpful star system, which is after each meaning telling how offensive it is to the person you are talking to (*unlikely to offend** may offend *** will always offend).
The book has an eye-catching blue cover, with large print, easy for someone passing by to see what it is about. They style of the writing and the layout inside the book is easily understood as all the expressions are in alphabetical order. I would recommend this book to anyone who has difficulty, like me, in understanding expressions and words that don't mean things literally. It is very easy to understand and can help you a lot.
-- Afasic NewsPraise for the first edition:
'The dictionary will be useful to adults and teenagers as a reference in understanding phrases that don't make sense. Teachers and people living and working with people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder could use it as a starting point for helping individuals to understand communication and language but also to become aware of how often it is our metaphors that are nonsensical if you have a literal interpretation of the world.'
-- Autiser