| Description |
vi, 218 pages : forms ; 23 cm |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
A mother's longing to understand her son -- Diagnostic challenges in Asperger's syndrome -- Comorbid disorders: isn't having just Asperger's syndrome enough? -- The parents' guide to recognizing and diagnosing Asperger's syndrome -- The next steps -- Repetitive thoughts and behaviors: when your child can't stop thinking about vacuums or similar objects -- Theory of mind: how to walk in my shoes -- ADHD and executive function: putting your thoughts in order -- Communication: the door to friendships, independence, and knowledge -- Anxiety and depression: worries and sadness -- Sensory needs or avoidance: itchy clothes, smelly foods, noisy rooms -- Behavior as communication: I will make you understand even if my words don't make sense -- Current and future research in neuroimaging. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Subject |
Asperger's syndrome in children -- Popular works.
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| Added Author |
Naqvi, Syed, M.D.
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| ISBN |
9780470140147 paperback $16.95 |
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0470140143 paperback $16.95 |
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