Search results for "Autism, Asperger"
Asperger's Syndrome in Young Children: A Developmental Guide for Parents and Professionals
This landmark book focuses on how AS presents in pre-school children. An essential guide for parents coming to terms with their child's AS diagnosis and for the professionals who work with this age... (more)
How to Live with Autism and Asperger Syndrome: Practical Strategies for Parents and Professionals
This introduction to caring for a child with autism is a useful resource for teachers and for the immediate and extended family members of a child with autism. In clear and simple language, the... (more)
The Many Faces of Asperger's Syndrome
This is the first book on the psychoanalytic treatment of children, young people and adults with Asperger's syndrome. It includes multi-disciplinary contributions on psychiatric perspectives and... (more)
Autism and Asperger Syndrome: Preparing for Adulthood
Second Edition. This title reviews what is known about adults with autism in terms of their social functioning and educational and occupational status, focusing on the problems experienced by people... (more)
MMR and Autism: What Parents Need to Know
The MMR controversy has been characterized by two one-sided discourses. In the medical world, the weight of opinion is overwelmingly in favour of MMR. In the public world, the anti-MMR campaign has a... (more)
The Feeling's Unmutual: Growing up with Asperger's Syndrome (Undiagnosed)
Offers an insight into the experience of feeling unmutual, or misunderstood, and how this can result in bullying at school and in the workplace, escalating into social phobia, paranoia and obsessive... (more)
Children, Youth and Adults with Asperger Syndrome: Integrating Multiple Perspectives
This book offers a comprehensive overview of clinical, research and personal perspectives on Asperger Syndrome, including contributions from parents and experts in the fields of psychology, social... (more)
How to Understand Autism: The Easy Way
In this clear and accessible introduction to autism, Alexander Durig provides a host of ideas and examples that enable the reader to understand the phenomenon of autism, recognize different kinds of... (more)
Different Minds: Gifted Children with AD/HD, Asperger Syndrome, and Other Learning Deficits
Recognising the different levels and kinds of giftedness, this book provides an insight into the challenges and benefits specific to gifted children with attention difficulties. (more)
Can I tell you about Asperger Syndrome?
Meet Adam - a young boy with AS. Adam invites young readers to learn about AS from his perspective. He helps children understand the difficulties faced by a child with AS - he tells them what AS is,... (more)
Multicoloured Mayhem: Parenting the Many Shades of Adolescents and Children with Autism, Asperger Syndrome and AD/HD
Jacqui Jackson has seven children. Luke has Asperger's syndrome, Joe has ADHD and Ben has autism. This title explains vividly what it is like to parent young people with such a range of conditions... (more)
An Exact Mind: An Artist with Asperger Syndrome
Peter Myers' intricate and ornately patterned drawings are brought together for the first time in this volume, which is the fascinating result of the collaboration of an artist and two scientists.... (more)
Parent to Parent: Information and Inspiration for Parents Dealing with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome
Providing important information, which will empower other parents of children with autism or Asperger's syndrome, Ann Boushey explains to parents their rights in mapping out their child's care. (more)
Asperger Syndrome and Adults... Is Anyone Listening?: Essays and Poems by Spouses, Partners and Parents of Adults with Asperger Syndrome
The emotional problems experienced by those close to adults with Asperger's Syndrome are often over-looked. Focusing on the Cassandra phenomenon, this volume gathers letters, thoughts and poems to... (more)
Aspergers in Love: Couple Relationships and Family Affairs
Comparing and contrasting both AS and non-AS partners' viewpoints, this book frankly examines the fundamental aspects of relationships that are often complicated by the disorder. With all findings... (more)
Build your Own Life: A Self-Help Guide for Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome
As someone with Asperger Syndrome, Wendy Lawson knows all about the social difficulties that accompany the condition. In this book, she guides others on the autism spectrum through the confusing map... (more)
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders: Frequently Asked Questions
Diane Yapko has produced this practical resource in an easy to read question and answer format so readers can go directly to the questions that interest them. There is no need to sift through complex... (more)
Now You Know Me Think More: A Journey With Autism using Facilitated Communication Techniques
Pauline Lukey first met Ppinder Hundal when Ppinder was eight years old, at which point Ppinder was non-verbal and had no formal way of communicating. This book charts their development together as,... (more)
Living the Good Life with Autism
Following his discovery in later life that he has high-functioning autism the author tells of his marriage to a like-minded woman, and of the day-to-day realities of life with this condition. His... (more)
Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Complete Guide
This one-stop reference guide introduces the reader to an understanding of this complex disorder, touching on all aspects related to ASD (including Asperger's syndrome), with a detailed resource... (more)
Parenting a child with Asperger Syndrome: 200 tips and strategies
For parents of children with Asperger Syndrome ordinary parenting just doesn't always do it - AS kids need a different approach. Brenda is mother to 11-year-old Kenneth, and since his diagnosis at... (more)
The Boy Who Loved Windows: Opening the Heart and Mind of a Child Threatened with Autism
The compelling story of Walker Stacey - a child who triumphed over his autistic tendencies with the dedicated help of his family.
Asperger Syndrome and Psychotherapy: Understanding Asperger Perspectives
Paula Jacobsen, an experienced child psychotherapist, demonstrates how to interpret classic analytic and psychodynamic theories in relation to people with AS and explains how revised theories of... (more)
Asperger Syndrome in Adolescence: Living with the Ups, the Downs and the Things in Between.
Childhood and adult experiences of individuals with Asperger Syndrome (AS) are becoming increasingly well documented, yet the crucial formative teenage years have, so far, been neglected. Adolescence... (more)
From Goals to Data and Back Again: Adding Backbone to Developmental Intervention for Children with Autism
Early intervention is now accepted as essential in helping children with Autism Spectrum Disorders to cope with the future demands. Choosing the most suitable intervention strategy is difficult... (more)
Autism: Explaining the Enigma: Second Edition
The first edition of Autism: Explaining the Enigma quickly became a classic because it provided the first satisfactory psychological account of what happens in the mind of a person with autism. The... (more)