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Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
by Tony Attwood
Available from Powells Used Books
$11.95
on 10-10-2008
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Features
ISBN Number: 9781853025778 Subtitle: A Guide for Parents and Professionals Foreword: Wing, Lorna Foreword: Wing, Lorna Author: Attwood, Tony Preface: Attwood, Tony Author: Attwood, Tony Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Location: London ; Subject: General Subject: Children with Special Needs Subject: Learning disabilities Subject: Child Psychology Subject: Mental Illness Subject: Autism Subject: Asperger's syndrome Subject: Aspergillus Subject: Developmental, Child Subject: Psychotherapy, Child & Adolescent Copyright: 1998 Publication Date: January 1998 Cover Type: Paperback Written in: English Illustrations: Yes Number of Pages: 240 Book Size: 8.68x5.68x.51 in. .70 lbs.
Providing a description and analysis of the unusual characteristics of Asperger's syndrome, with strategies to reduce those that are most conspicuous and debilitating, this guide brings together the most relevant and useful information on all aspects of the syndrome, from language and social behavior to motor clumsiness. Incorporating case studies from the author's own practical experience, the book contains many examples of, and numerous quotations from, people with Asperger's syndrome. Synopsis: Tony Attwood here provides a comprehensive guide designed to assist parents and professionals with the identification and treatment of both children and adults with Asperger's syndrome. Description: Includes bibliographical references (p. 202-215) and index.
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