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Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
by Tony AttwoodTony Attwood's guide will assist parents and professionals with the identification, treatment and care of both children and adults with Asperger's Syndrome. The book provides a description and analysis of the unusual characteristics of the syndrome and practical strategies to reduce those that are most conspicuous or debilitating. Beginning with a chapter on diagnosis, including an assessment test, the book covers all aspects of the syndrome from language to social behaviour and motor clumsiness, concluding with a chapter based on the questions most frequently asked by those who come into contact with individuals with this syndrome. Covering the available literature in full, this guide brings together the most relevant and useful information on Asperger's Syndrome, incorporating case studies from the author's own practical experience as a Clinical Psychologist, with examples of, and numerous quotations from people with Asperger's Syndrome.
Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals (PDF)
by Tony AttwoodTony Attwood's guide will assist parents and professionals with the identification, treatment and care of both children and adults with Asperger's Syndrome. The book provides a description and analysis of the unusual characteristics of the syndrome and practical strategies to reduce those that are most conspicuous or debilitating. Beginning with a chapter on diagnosis, including an assessment test, the book covers all aspects of the syndrome from language to social behaviour and motor clumsiness, concluding with a chapter based on the questions most frequently asked by those who come into contact with individuals with this syndrome. Covering the available literature in full, this guide brings together the most relevant and useful information on Asperger's Syndrome, incorporating case studies from the author's own practical experience as a Clinical Psychologist, with examples of, and numerous quotations from people with Asperger's Syndrome.
Asperger's Syndrome: Intervening in Schools, Clinics, and Communities
by Linda J. Baker Lawrence A. WelkowitzIn recent years, a growing number of children and adults have been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, a neurological condition characterized by severe difficulties with social communication. While extremely talented in their areas of special interest, many with the diagnosis also have problems with coordination and sensory processing. Professionals and families struggle to help them function competently and make the most of their unique abilities.This readable and practical book synthesizes the latest knowledge about how to do so in various contexts from early childhood on. The authors include psychologists, psychiatrists, special educators, an occupational therapist, a specialist in communication disorders, and a lawyer, with diverse philosophies and methods of intervention. They suggest a variety of ways to help those with Asperger's adapt to the "neurotypical" world, and to bridge the social chasms that can develop as they are integrated into schools, organizations, and communities.Asperger's Syndrome: Intervening in Schools, Clinics, and Communities constitutes a vital resource for all those who seek to improve the lives of individuals with the syndrome.
Asperger's Syndrome: Intervening in Schools, Clinics, and Communities
by Linda J. Baker Lawrence A. WelkowitzIn recent years, a growing number of children and adults have been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, a neurological condition characterized by severe difficulties with social communication. While extremely talented in their areas of special interest, many with the diagnosis also have problems with coordination and sensory processing. Professionals and families struggle to help them function competently and make the most of their unique abilities.This readable and practical book synthesizes the latest knowledge about how to do so in various contexts from early childhood on. The authors include psychologists, psychiatrists, special educators, an occupational therapist, a specialist in communication disorders, and a lawyer, with diverse philosophies and methods of intervention. They suggest a variety of ways to help those with Asperger's adapt to the "neurotypical" world, and to bridge the social chasms that can develop as they are integrated into schools, organizations, and communities.Asperger's Syndrome: Intervening in Schools, Clinics, and Communities constitutes a vital resource for all those who seek to improve the lives of individuals with the syndrome.
Asperger's Syndrome and Jail: A Survival Guide
by Will AttwoodWill Attwood was finishing a three-year sentence in prison when he was formally diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome for the first time. After his diagnosis he recognised just how much it had been affecting his life behind bars.This is a practical advice guide for people with autism who have been sentenced to time in prison. Will shares his first-hand knowledge of what to expect and how to behave within the penal system. He sheds light on topics that are important for people with autism, answering questions such as: How should you act with inmates and guards? How do you avoid trouble? What about a prison's environmental stimuli may cause you anxiety?His thoughtful, measured writing debunks rumours about daily life in prison, and the useful tips and observations he offers will help anyone with autism prepare for the realities of spending time incarcerated, and be enormously helpful to those working with offenders on the autism spectrum.
Asperger's Syndrome and Mindfulness: Taking Refuge in the Buddha
by Chris MitchellMitchell draws parallels between his own journey towards personhood through AS and the spiritual tenants of Theravada Buddhism, as outlined in the Eightfold Path, a guide to personal development. He takes the reader through key beliefs of Theravada Buddhism showing how practices such as Insight Meditation can lead to resolution of these feelings.
Asperger's Syndrome and Sexuality: From Adolescence through Adulthood (PDF)
by Isabelle Henault Tony AttwoodPlaying the dating game is often tricky: all the more so for individuals with Asperger's Syndrome. How do AS adolescents and their families cope with sexual feelings and behaviour? What help can be given if a man with AS oversteps the mark in expressing his sexuality? How do people with AS deal with intimacy and communication in sexual relationships? In this comprehensive and unique guide, Isabelle Hénault delivers practical information and advice on issues ranging from puberty and sexual development, gender identity disorders, couples' therapy to guidelines for sex education programs and maintaining sexual boundaries. This book will prove indispensable to parents, teachers, counsellors and individuals with AS themselves.
Asperger's Syndrome For Dummies
by Georgina Gomez de la Cuesta James MasonAsperger's Syndrome For Dummies covers everything that both people living with the condition and their families need to know. From explaining symptoms and getting a diagnosis, through to overcoming bullying in schools and choosing between the therapy and medical treatments available, this is a complete guide to surviving and thriving with the condition. Asperger's Syndrome For Dummies includes: Part I: Understanding Asperger's syndrome (AS) Chapter 1: Introducing Asperger's syndrome Chapter 2: Discovering the causes of Asperger's syndrome Chapter 3: Diagnosing Asperger's syndrome Part II: Living with Asperger's syndrome Chapter 4: Enjoying Life with Asperger's Chapter 5: Getting the most out of education and the workplace Chapter 6: Finding independence and advocating for your rights Part III: Supporting people with Asperger's syndrome Chapter 7: Parenting and Asperger's syndrome Chapter 8: Relating to adults with Asperger's syndrome Chapter 9: Creating an AS friendly environment Part IV: Discovering therapies, medication, diet and environments for AS Chapter 10: Navigating Behavioural Therapies for Asperger's Syndrome Chapter 11: Understanding medication and diet in Asperger's syndrome Part V: Part of Tens Chapter 12: Ten Organisations to go for help and information Chapter 13: Ten positives about living with Asperger's Chapter 14: Ten famous people who probably had Asperger's
Asperger's Syndrome For Dummies
by Georgina Gomez de la Cuesta James MasonAsperger's Syndrome For Dummies covers everything that both people living with the condition and their families need to know. From explaining symptoms and getting a diagnosis, through to overcoming bullying in schools and choosing between the therapy and medical treatments available, this is a complete guide to surviving and thriving with the condition. Asperger's Syndrome For Dummies includes: Part I: Understanding Asperger's syndrome (AS) Chapter 1: Introducing Asperger's syndrome Chapter 2: Discovering the causes of Asperger's syndrome Chapter 3: Diagnosing Asperger's syndrome Part II: Living with Asperger's syndrome Chapter 4: Enjoying Life with Asperger's Chapter 5: Getting the most out of education and the workplace Chapter 6: Finding independence and advocating for your rights Part III: Supporting people with Asperger's syndrome Chapter 7: Parenting and Asperger's syndrome Chapter 8: Relating to adults with Asperger's syndrome Chapter 9: Creating an AS friendly environment Part IV: Discovering therapies, medication, diet and environments for AS Chapter 10: Navigating Behavioural Therapies for Asperger's Syndrome Chapter 11: Understanding medication and diet in Asperger's syndrome Part V: Part of Tens Chapter 12: Ten Organisations to go for help and information Chapter 13: Ten positives about living with Asperger's Chapter 14: Ten famous people who probably had Asperger's
Asperger's Syndrome - That Explains Everything: Strategies for Education, Life and Just About Everything Else
by Stephen BradshawThis book clearly explains proven and practical approaches in education and care that will enable young people with AS to thrive. The author uses anecdotes from his extensive teaching experience to illustrate potential problems relating to anxiety, communication, social rules, relationships and classroom behaviour, and put forward solutions.
Asperger's Syndrome Workplace Survival Guide: A Neurotypical's Secrets for Success (PDF)
by Barbara Bissonnette Yvona FastThe workplace can be a difficult environment for people with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) and this often impedes their ability to make use of particular skills and sustain meaningful and fulfilling employment. This is the definitive guide to surviving and thriving in the workplace for people with AS. It includes everything from realistic strategies for meeting employer expectations, to how to get along with your colleagues and work as part of a team, multitask and manage projects, and handle anxiety and effectively resolve problems. Common employment challenges are illustrated through examples from the author's extensive experience coaching individuals with AS at all job levels, from entry-level to manager and professional positions. The pragmatic recommendations in the book will benefit anyone with AS who is entering the workforce, as well as those who struggle to maintain employment, or who want to improve their performance and advance their careers.
Aspergirls: Empowering Females with Asperger Syndrome
by Rudy SimoneRudy Simone guides you through every aspect of both personal and professional life, from early recollections of blame, guilt, and savant skills, to friendships, romance and marriage. Employment, career, rituals and routines are also covered. Simone rejects negative views of Aspergirls and empowers them to lead happy and fulfilled lives.
Asperkids: An Insider's Guide to Loving, Understanding and Teaching Children with Asperger Syndrome
by Jennifer CookAsperkids is an insider's guide full of effective and fun methods for engaging with children with Asperger Syndrome. Award-winning Aspie, teacher and parent, Jennifer O'Toole discusses theory of mind, communication, sensory difficulties, and how to use a child's special interests to encourage academic, social, and emotional growth.
The Asperkid's Launch Pad: Home Design to Empower Everyday Superheroes
by Jennifer CookThis unique visually-led guide helps parents to prepare a home environment that supports the development of children with Asperger syndrome. Jennifer O'Toole gives readers a walk-through tour of the home, showing, room by room, how physical surroundings affect Asperkids and highlighting the learning opportunities in every space and object.
The Asperkid's (Secret) Book of Social Rules: The Handbook of Not-So-Obvious Social Guidelines for Tweens and Teens with Asperger Syndrome
by Brian Bojanowski Jennifer Cook O'TooleBeing a teen or tween isn't easy for anyone but it can be especially tough for Asperkids. Jennifer O'Toole knows; she was one! This book is a top secret guide to all of the hidden social rules in life that often seem strange and confusing to young people with Asperger syndrome. The Asperkid's (Secret) Book of Social Rules offers witty and wise insights into baffling social codes such as making and keeping friends, blending in versus standing out from the crowd, and common conversation pitfalls. Chock full of illustrations, logical explanations, and comic strip practice sessions, this is the handbook that every adult Aspie wishes they'd had growing up. Ideal for all 10-17 year olds with Asperger syndrome, this book provides inside information on over thirty social rules in bite-sized chunks that older children will enjoy, understand, and most importantly use daily to navigate the mysterious world around them.
The Asperkid's (Secret) Book of Social Rules: The Handbook of Not-So-Obvious Social Guidelines for Tweens and Teens with Asperger Syndrome (PDF)
by Brian Bojanowski Jennifer Cook O'TooleBeing a teen or tween isn't easy for anyone but it can be especially tough for Asperkids. Jennifer O'Toole knows; she was one! This book is a top secret guide to all of the hidden social rules in life that often seem strange and confusing to young people with Asperger syndrome. The Asperkid's (Secret) Book of Social Rules offers witty and wise insights into baffling social codes such as making and keeping friends, blending in versus standing out from the crowd, and common conversation pitfalls. Chock full of illustrations, logical explanations, and comic strip practice sessions, this is the handbook that every adult Aspie wishes they'd had growing up. Ideal for all 10-17 year olds with Asperger syndrome, this book provides inside information on over thirty social rules in bite-sized chunks that older children will enjoy, understand, and most importantly use daily to navigate the mysterious world around them.
Aspetti psicologici nella sclerosi multipla: Dalla diagnosi alla gestione della malattia
by Silvia BoninoQuesto volume è rivolto agli psicologi che si occupano di persone con sclerosi multipla e si propone di fornire loro un aggiornamento sulle problematiche psicologiche e relazionali legate alla malattia, basato sul concetto dell’evidence-based practice. Gli argomenti trattati includono alcuni concetti di base relativi a questa patologia, gli aspetti psicologici, emotivi e cognitivi legati alla sua diagnosi, terapia e decorso, la gestione delle relazioni familiari e la riabilitazione. Per consentire al lettore di avere un panorama completo, la trattazione prende in considerazione sia gli aspetti teorici che pratici. Il libro nasce da una proposta dell’Associazione Italiana Sclerosi Multipla (AISM), promotrice del progetto Rete Psicologi che opera sul territorio a sostegno di pazienti e famiglie.
The Aspie Girl's Guide to Being Safe with Men: The Unwritten Safety Rules No-one is Telling You
by Debi BrownAspie girls and women are incredibly vulnerable to having bad sexual experiences with men, whether or not they are interested in pursuing dating and sexual relationships. This must-read book spells out the unwritten safety rules around dating, relationships and sex, informing and empowering them to live full and independent lives while staying safe
An Aspie's Guide to Accepting and Working with Change: Been There. Done That. Try This! (Been There. Done That. Try This! Aspie Mentor Guides)
by Tony AttwoodThis ebook gathers a team of top Aspie mentors to pass along their insights on coping with change - a key stressor for people with Asperger's Syndrome. With 8 inspiring mentor essays, commentary from world expert Dr. Tony Attwood and Aspie artwork, this bite-size book puts the help you need to manage change right in your hand.
An Aspie's Guide to Intimacy, Dating, Sex and Marriage: Been There. Done That. Try This! (Been There. Done That. Try This! Aspie Mentor Guides)
by Tony AttwoodThis ebook gathers a team of top Aspie mentors to pass along their insights on intimacy, dating, sex and marriage - a key stressor for people with Asperger's Syndrome. With 8 inspiring mentor essays, commentary from world expert Dr. Tony Attwood and Aspie artwork, this bite-size book puts the relationship help you need right in your hand.
An Aspie's Guide to Living with Meltdowns: Been There. Done That. Try This! (Been There. Done That. Try This! Aspie Mentor Guides)
by Tony AttwoodThis ebook gathers a team of top Aspie mentors to pass along their insights on managing meltdowns - a key stressor for people with Asperger's Syndrome. With 8 inspiring mentor essays, commentary from world expert Dr. Tony Attwood and Aspie artwork, this bite-size book puts the help you need to cope with meltdowns right in your hand.
An Aspie's Guide to Living with Sensory Issues: Been There. Done That. Try This! (Been There. Done That. Try This! Aspie Mentor Guides)
by Tony AttwoodThis ebook gathers a team of top Aspie mentors to pass along their insights on managing sensory issues - a key stressor for people with Asperger's Syndrome. With 9 inspiring mentor essays, commentary from world expert Dr. Tony Attwood and Aspie artwork, this bite-size book puts the help you need to cope with sensory issues right in your hand.
An Aspie's Guide to Making and Keeping Friends: Been There. Done That. Try This! (Been There. Done That. Try This! Aspie Mentor Guides)
by Tony AttwoodThis ebook gathers a team of top Aspie mentors to pass along their insights on making and keeping friends - a key stressor for people with Asperger's Syndrome. With 8 inspiring mentor essays, commentary from world expert Dr. Tony Attwood and Aspie artwork, this bite-size book puts the help you need to have successful friendships right in your hand.
An Aspie's Guide to Overcoming Depression: Been There. Done That. Try This! (Been There. Done That. Try This! Aspie Mentor Guides)
by Tony AttwoodThis ebook gathers a team of top Aspie mentors to pass along their insights on managing depression - a key stressor for people with Asperger's Syndrome. With 8 inspiring mentor essays, commentary from world expert Dr. Tony Attwood and Aspie artwork, this bite-size book puts the help you need to overcome depression right in your hand.
An Aspie's Guide to Overcoming Poor Self-Esteem: Been There. Done That. Try This! (Been There. Done That. Try This! Aspie Mentor Guides)
by Tony AttwoodThis ebook gathers a team of top Aspie mentors to pass along their insights on managing low self-esteem - a key stressor for people with Asperger's Syndrome. With 8 inspiring mentor essays, commentary from world expert Dr. Tony Attwood and Aspie artwork, this bite-size book puts the help you need to overcome self-esteem issues right in your hand.