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Asperger's Syndrome and High Achievement
Some Very Remarkable People
This fascinating collection identifies famous figures from the past whose behaviour suggests they may have had autism, a disorder that was not defined until the mid-20th century. James looks at the lives of 20 individuals - scientists, artists, politicians and philosophers - examining their interests, successes, indifferences and shortcomings. more »
2005, Paperback: £14.99/ $24.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-388-2, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp
Keywords: adults, Asperger syndrome, memoirs, psychiatry, psychology
Aspies on Mental Health
Speaking for Ourselves
Touching on everything from difficulties at work and college to coping with low self-confidence, self-harm, alcohol, misdiagnosis, sectioning, counselling, medication and battles with mental health services, the book provides a window into how people with AS experience mental health issues, and what can be done to help. more »
2011, Paperback: £15.99/ $24.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-152-1, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 192pp
Keywords: adults, Asperger syndrome, autism, counselling, depression, high functioning autism, mental health, psychiatry, psychology
Autism - The Search for Coherence
This book takes a multidisciplinary approach to autism, its causes and treatments, bringing together contributors from different fields from around the world. The very latest scientific and clinical research is presented and discussed by experts, and questions such as the structure of thought and the nature of autism are analysed. more »
2001, Paperback: £22.99/ $36.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-888-5, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 532pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, education, educational psychology, health care, occupational therapy, psychiatry, social work, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy
Can the World Afford Autistic Spectrum Disorder?
Nonverbal Communication, Asperger Syndrome and the Interbrain
Tantam explores current theories on nonverbal communication and how it shapes social behaviour, and the evidence for it being impaired in people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). He shows how knowledge of this difference can be used to overcome some of the impairments in nonverbal communication in people with ASD. more »
2009, Hardback: £18.99/ $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-694-4, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 256pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, communication, occupational therapy, psychiatry, psychology, special education, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy
Children, Youth and Adults with Asperger Syndrome
Integrating Multiple Perspectives
This book offers a comprehensive overview of clinical, research and personal perspectives on Asperger Syndrome, including contributions from parents and experts in the fields of psychology, social work, psychiatry, genetics, sexology and vocational counselling. more »
2004, Paperback: £22.99/ $36.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-319-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 384pp 2004, Hardback: £55.00/ $90.00
ISBN: 978-1-84310-268-7, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 384pp
Keywords: ADD, ADHD, adolescence, adults, Asperger syndrome, autism, children, families, high functioning autism, occupational therapy, psychiatry, social work, special education, youthwork
Communication Issues in Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Do we speak the same language?
Providing a theoretical foundation for understanding communication and language impairments specific to autism, Bogdashina explores the effects of different perceptual and cognitive styles on the communication and language development of autistic children. more »
2004, Paperback: £17.99/ $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-267-0, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 288pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, communication, inclusive classroom, psychiatry, psychology, special education, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy
Different Minds
Gifted Children with AD/HD, Asperger Syndrome, and Other Learning Deficits
Explaining why certain children are gifted and how giftedness is manifested, each chapter addresses the relevance for children with AD/HD and Asperger Syndrome. Lovecky guides parents and professionals through methods of diagnosis and advises on how best to nurture individual needs, positive behaviour and relationships at home and at school. more »
2003, Paperback: £19.99/ $29.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-964-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 528pp
Keywords: ADHD, Asperger syndrome, autism, children, dyslexia, dyspraxia, educational psychology, giftedness, inclusive classroom, intellectual disabilities, occupational therapy, psychiatry, psychology, special education, speech and language pathology
The Hidden World of Autism
Writing and Art by Children with High-functioning Autism
A celebration of the talents and insights of children on the autism spectrum, this book presents a collection of writings and drawings contributed by 21 autistic children. Their work covers topics that are of primary importance in understanding some of the common experiences that children with autism, and their families, go through. more »
2007, Paperback: £19.99/ $32.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-451-3, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 128pp
Keywords: art therapy, Asperger syndrome, autism, children, communication, health care, psychiatry, psychology, special education
The Imprinted Brain
How Genes Set the Balance Between Autism and Psychosis
Badcock sets out a radical new theory of the mind based on the recent discovery of genomic imprinting. He uses psychiatric case material to show how many of the symptoms of psychosis can be shown to be the mental mirror-images of those of autism. This new theory casts intriguing new light on topics such as the nature of genius. more »
2009, Hardback: £19.99/ $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-023-4, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 240pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, health care, psychiatry, psychoanalysis, psychology, psychotherapy
Mental Health Aspects of Autism and Asperger Syndrome
The first book to address the need for information about psychiatric problems in people with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), Mental Health Aspects of Autism and Asperger Syndrome systematically explains the emotional and psychological difficulties that are often encountered with ASDs. more »
2005, Paperback: £15.99/ $25.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-727-9, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 256pp 2005, Hardback: £45.00/ $80.00
ISBN: 978-1-84310-733-0, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 256pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, high functioning autism, mental health, occupational therapy, psychiatry, psychology, social care, social work
Pervasive Developmental Disorder
An Altered Perspective
Written principally for parents, this is a book which explains what it means for your child to be diagnosed with PDD, NOS, autism or Asperger Syndrome, and where you go from there. The authors describe the symptoms of PDD, what a diagnosis means, how a child fits into the diagnostic terminology and the diagnostic procedures involved. more »
2000, Paperback: £18.99/ $25.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-876-2, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 160pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, disability, pervasive developmental disorder, psychiatry, psychology, special education, speech and language therapy
A Strange World – Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and PDD-NOS
A Guide for Parents, Partners, Professional Carers, and People with ASDs
This guide to autistic spectrum disorders comes from a new scientific perspective. Delfos's biopsychological model provides a theoretical analysis of the nature of autism and the problems it can cause. She offers advice on how to approach problems from the perspectives of autistic children, adolescents and adults, as well as parents and carers. more »
2004, Paperback: £27.99/ $44.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-255-7, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 416pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, child psychology, pervasive developmental disorder, psychiatry, sensory issues, social skills, speech and language therapy
Tictionary
A Reference Guide to the World of Tourette Syndrome, AS, ADHD and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder for Parents and Professionals
This A-Z guide is for anyone needing information and common-sense strategies as they deal with the neurological disorders of Tourette Syndrome, Asperger Syndrome, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder. It contains factual information interspersed with both funny and sad stories. more »
2003, Paperback: £19.95ISBN: 9781931282161, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 260pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, child psychiatry, educational psychology, occupational therapy, psychiatry, reference, special education, speech and language therapy, tics, tourettes
Transfer Boy
Perspectives on Asperger Syndrome
The book explores what it is like to be an adolescent with AS through interviews with Teodor, a 'psychologically unusual' twelve-year-old. In this case study, Vuletic and Ferrari combine an autobiographical account with perspectives from other people who know Teodor, while simultaneously integrating psychiatric and psychological research on autism. more »
2005, Paperback: £19.99/ $42.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-213-7, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 208pp
Keywords: adolescence, Asperger syndrome, child psychiatry, child psychology, psychiatry, psychology
Understanding and Working with the Spectrum of Autism
An Insider's View
To many of the people the processes by which those with autism make sense of the world around them may seem mysterious. In this book Lawson demonstrates these processes using comparisons from the non-ASD world to help professionals, families and carers to relate to and communicate with people with ASD better. more »
2001, Paperback: £15.99/ $32.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-971-4, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, child psychiatry, child psychology, occupational therapy, psychiatry, psychology, sensory issues, social work, speech and language therapy
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