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Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
Contributor(s): Attwood, Anthony (Author)

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ISBN: 1853025771     ISBN-13: 9781853025778
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
OUR PRICE: $20.85  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: October 1997
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Annotation: Providing a description and analysis of the unusual characteristics of Asperger's syndrome, with strategies to reduce those that are most conspicuous and debilitating, this guide brings together the most relevant and useful information on all aspects of the syndrome, from language and social behavior to motor clumsiness. Incorporating case studies from the author's own practical experience, the book contains many examples of, and numerous quotations from, people with Asperger's syndrome.
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BISAC Categories:
- Family & Relationships | Children With Special Needs
- Family & Relationships | Learning Disabilities
Dewey: 616.898
LCCN: 98130894
Physical Information: 0.51" H x 5.68" W x 8.68" L (0.70 lbs) 224 pages
Themes:
- Topical - Mentally Challenged
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Tony 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.


Contributor Bio(s): Attwood, Tony: - Tony Attwood, PhD, is a clinical psychologist from Brisbane, Australia, with over 30 years of experience with individuals with autism spectrum disorders. He is currently Adjunct Professor at Griffith University in Queensland.
 
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