| Description |
xiii, 383 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm |
| Summary |
"Being "different" is old news for adults with Asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism (AS/HFA), whether they were diagnosed as children or only recently. Meeting a huge demand and providing indispensable practical guidance, prominent therapist Valerie Gaus shows how difference can be a strength. By mastering specific coping and problem-solving skills that "neurotypical" folks take for granted, people with AS/HFA can achieve greater success in everything from dealing with daily routines and social interactions to building a career and negotiating intimate relationships. The straight-talking, methodical writing style is expressly tailored to this audience's preferences and needs. The book is packed with questionnaires and worksheets that help readers pinpoint their areas of greatest concern and develop personalized action plans to build the life they want"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
A typical day in your life : problems and solutions -- A unique brain : how thinking differences can affect your daily life -- How social differences can be vulnerabilities and strengths -- The role of your emotional differences -- How sensory and movement differences can affect your interactions with your environment -- Positive solutions : your bag of tricks -- At home -- At work -- At school -- In the Community -- Building friendships -- Dating, sex, and marriage -- Health -- Putting yourself in charge of your life and finding help when you need it. |
| Subject |
Asperger's syndrome -- Psychological aspects.
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Asperger's syndrome -- Social aspects.
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Asperger's syndrome -- Patients -- Life skills guides.
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| ISBN |
9781606236345 (pbk. : acid-free paper) |
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1606236342 (pbk. : acid-free paper) |
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