| Description |
x, 278 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-267) and index. |
| Contents |
pt. 1. Understanding Asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism. -- What are Asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism? -- The diagnostic process -- Causes of autism spectrum disorders -- Treatments for Asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism -- pt. 2. Living with Asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism. -- Channeling your child's strengths: a guiding principle -- Asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism at home -- Asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism at school -- The social world of children and adolescents with Asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism -- Looking ahead: Asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism in late adolescence and adulthood. |
| Summary |
Written by leading experts in the field, this book provides much needed information and advice for parents of children with Asperger syndrome or high-functioning autism. It is packed with practical suggestions for helping children live a full and happy life at home, at school, and in the social world, and nurturing their growth into self-sufficient adults. Asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism are detected earlier and more accurately today than ever before. Children and teens with these disorders often stand out for their precocious intelligence and language abilities, yet profound social difficulties can limit every aspect of their lives. This hopeful, compassionate guide shows parents how to work with their child's unique impairments and capabilities to help him or her learn to engage more fully with the world and live as self-sufficiently as possible. From leading experts in the field, the book is packed with practical ideas for helping children relate more comfortably to peers, learn the rules of appropriate behavior, and participate more fully in school and family life. It also explains what scientists currently know about autistic spectrum disorders and how they are diagnosed and treated. Real-life success stories, problem-solving ideas, and matter-of-fact advice on everything from educational placements to career planning make this an indispensable reference that families will turn to again and again. |
| Subject |
Asperger's syndrome -- Popular works.
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Autism -- Popular works.
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Asperger Syndrome.
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Autistic Disorder.
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Parenting.
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| Added Author |
Dawson, Geraldine.
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McPartland, James.
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| ISBN |
1572305312 paperback alkaline paper |
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1572307676 hardcover alkaline paper |
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