Asperger syndrome in adolescence living with the ups, the downs, and things in between (J. Kingsley Publishers, 2003)
Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Asperger syndrome in the adolescent years / Richard Howlin -- Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) / Tony Attwood -- The sexuality of adolescents with Asperger syndrome / Isabelle Hénault -- Can my baby learn to dance? : exploring the friendships of Asperger teens / Steven E. Gutstein -- The importance of occupational therapy for adolescents with Asperger syndrome / Marc Willey and Liane Holliday Willey -- Safety issues for adolescents with Asperger syndrome / Dennis Debbaudt -- When the thunder roars / Liane Holliday Willey -- Settling into the diagnosis of Asperger syndrome / Rebecca Moyes -- Families and parenting : the domino effect / Jacqui Jackson -- Starting from scratch : being innovative in finding interventions for your adolescent with Asperger syndrome / Lise Pyles -- Disclosure for people on the autistic spectrum : working towards better mutual understanding with others / Stephen M. Shore -- How do I be me? / Mike Stanton
Childhood and adult experiences of individuals with Asperger Syndrome (AS) are becoming increasingly well documented, yet the crucial formative teenage years have, so far, been neglected. Adolescence is a difficult time for any teenager, but when you have Asperger Syndrome this already emotionally complex time of life becomes all the more challenging. Reflecting the views of parents, professionals and those with AS themselves, this book tackles issues that are pertinent to all teenagers, such as sexuality, depression and friendship, as well as discussing topics like disclosure and therapeutic