The Adolescent and Adult Neuro-diversity Handbook

Asperger Syndrome, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Related Conditions

Sarah Hendrickx
With a contribution from Claire Salter

Paperback: £13.99 / $22.95

2009, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 192pp
ISBN: 978-1-84310-980-8, BIC 2: JM VFJD

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Acknowledgements. Introduction. 1. Defining Neuro-diversity. 2. Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder/Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD/ADD). 3. Autistic Spectrum Conditions: Asperger Syndrome, High Functioning Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS). 4. Dyslexia. 5. Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder). 6. Dyscalculia (Mathematical Disorder). 7. Dysgraphia (Disorder of Written Expression). 8. Tourette Syndrome. 9. Anxiety Disorders. 10. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). 11. The Learning Environment: Teaching Approaches for Supporting Neuro-diversity. 12. The Working Environment: Workplace Adjustments for Neuro-diverse Employees. References. Further Reading. Resources. Index

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Author information

• Sarah Hendrickx
• Claire Salter

Subject areas

• Education
• Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes
• Health, Social Work and Social Care

Keywords

• ADHD,
• adolescence,
• adults,
• anxiety,
• Asperger syndrome,
• autism,
• careers,
• counselling,
• developmental coordination disorder,
• dyslexia,
• dyspraxia,
• education,
• employment,
• health care,
• high functioning autism,
• intellectual disabilities,
• mental health,
• obsessive compulsive disorder,
• pervasive developmental disorder,
• social care,
• social work,
• teenagers,
• tourettes

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