Here is a booklet that succinctly explains a condition that to some degree affects over 0.5% of children and continues into adulthood. Written by two internationally respected figures it explains in language readily understood by both the interested layman and the health professional just what this intriguing condition, that probably affected Mozart and Einstein, amounts to. Case studies bring the text vividly to life and make this valuable reading for anyone who employs, works with or is a friend of someone with AS.

Unbelievably even in 2006 many medicos are still ignorant of AS and identifying the condition may be painfully slow. Reading the translator’s heartbreaking but humorous account of his journey to diagnosis makes one realise how important early recognition is to enable people with the condition to lead a worthwhile life.

The booklet describes well the symptoms and gives some explanation of the causes and the likely outcome. Reading the text will help you understand what makes the person with AS tick. Indeed when you know the characteristics of the condition I defy any reader not to identify one or two friends or acquaintances that have some of the traits.