| Tony Attwood | |
| Birth Name: | Anthony John Attwood |
| Birth Date: | 9 February 1952 |
| Birth Place: | Birmingham, England[1] |
| Thesis Title: | Gestures of Autistic Children |
| Thesis Url: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.319733 |
| Thesis Year: | 1983 |
| Doctoral Advisor: | Uta Frith |
| Discipline: | Psychologist |
| Workplaces: | Griffith University |
| Main Interests: | Asperger syndrome |
Anthony John Attwood (born 9 February 1952) is a British psychologist notable for his work on Asperger syndrome. He resides in Queensland, Australia, where he is an associate professor at Griffith University.[1] [2] [3]
He received an honours degree in psychology from the University of Hull, an M.A. in clinical psychology from the University of Surrey and a Ph.D. from University College London[4] supervised by Uta Frith.
His books include Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals, which has been translated into 20 languages and provides information on diagnosis, problems of social relations, sensory issues, motor control and other typical issues which face people with Asperger's and their support networks. His other books include The Complete Guide to Aspergers Syndrome, Exploring Feelings for Young Children with High-Functioning Autism or Aspergers Disorder, and From Like to Love for Young People with Aspergers Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder): Learning How to Express and Enjoy Affection with Family and Friends.
Attwood has a clinical practice at his diagnostic and treatment clinic for children and adults with Asperger's Syndrome, in Brisbane, begun in 1992.
It took Attwood thirty years to notice that his own son, Will Attwood, was autistic, when rewatching childhood videos of him. Will had became addicted to drugs as a teenager and young adult and was jailed several times.[5] He later wrote a book on his experience, Asperger’s Syndrome and Jail.