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Author Attwood, Tony.

Title Asperger's syndrome : a guide for parents and professionals / Tony Attwood.

Publication Info. London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 1998.

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Description 1 online resource (224 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 202-215) and index.
Contents Diagnosis -- Social behaviour -- Language -- Interests and routine -- Motor clumsiness -- Cognition -- Sensory sensitivity -- Frequently asked questions -- Appendix I Resource material on emotions and friendships -- Appendix II How do you feel today? -- Appendix III Diagnostic criteria.
Summary 'Parents, other family members and professionals have to understand the point of view of people with Asperger's Syndrome in order to work with them effectively. The strength of Tony Attwood's book is that he has made the essential imaginative leap into the Asperger world. He has real empathy with the children and adults he writes about and his sympathy, knowledge and common sense come through on every page. Readers will appreciate the detailed discussions of the problems people with the syndrome will encounter and the practical suggestions for helping to overcome or compensate for them. This i.
Note Print version record.
Subject Asperger's syndrome.
Autism.
Autistic Disorder.
Child.
Infant.
Asperger''s syndrome.
PSYCHOLOGY -- Psychopathology -- Schizophrenia.
Asperger's syndrome. (OCoLC)fst00818798
Autism. (OCoLC)fst00822484
Aspergers syndroom.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Attwood, Tony. Asperger's syndrome. London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 1998 (DLC) 98130894
ISBN 9781846426971 (electronic bk.)
1846426979 (electronic bk.)
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