Asperger's Syndrome

A Guide for Parents and Professionals

Tony Attwood
Foreword by Lorna Wing

Paperback: £12.95 / $19.95

1997, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp
ISBN: 978-1-85302-577-8, BIC 2: JM JMC MMJ VFJD

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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.

External links

• www.TonyAttwood.com

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Author information

• Tony Attwood

Subject areas

• Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes

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Keywords

• Asperger syndrome,
• children,
• educational psychology,
• health care,
• high functioning autism,
• inclusive classroom,
• occupational therapy,
• psychology,
• sensory issues,
• social skills,
• special education,
• speech and language pathology

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