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A Parent's Guide to Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism

A Parent's Guide to Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism How to Meet the Challenges and Help Your Child Thrive

Hardback (22 Aug 2002)

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Publisher's Synopsis

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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781572307674
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Imprint: The Guilford Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 618.928982
DEWEY edition: 21
Number of pages: 278
Weight: 494g
Height: 153mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 25mm