Getting to grips with Asperger syndrome: understanding adults on the autism spectrum
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Main Author: Hagland, Carol (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2010
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Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
What is Asperger's syndrome? -- Differential diagnosis -- Practical problems for people with Asperger's syndrome -- Cognitive problems : memory, attention, and understanding -- Language and conversation -- Social problems for those with Asperger's syndrome -- Problem-solving and coping with change -- Coping with anxiety -- Other problems : clumsiness, unusual sensitivities and obsessional
Getting to Grips with Asperger Syndrome is a practical, problem-solving guide for those caring for or supporting an adult with Asperger Syndrome (AS). It will help them understand the condition and the difficulties it may cause, so that they can offer support in the most beneficial way. The book explains what AS is and why certain behaviours frequently occur: such as anxiety, fear of change and unusual sensitivities. Once behaviours and reactions are understood, many of the apparent problems become less troublesome, and difficulties can be avoided or easily-resolved. Practical strategies are o
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (222 pages)
ISBN:0857001973
9780857001979

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