Asperger syndrome : a guide for professionals and families / edited by Raymond W. DuCharme and Thomas P. Gullotta ; research assistants, Jessica M. Ramos and Jennifer C. Messina.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

DuCharme, Raymond W.

Gullotta, Thomas P., 1948-

Series:

Issues in children's and families' lives (Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers)

Issues in children's and families' lives

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Asperger's syndrome.

Asperger's syndrome--Patients--Family relationships.

Parents of autistic children.

Physical Description:

xiv, 234 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers, [2003]

Summary:

Asperger Syndrome: A Guide for Professionals and Families integrates the latest evidence-based research from leading scholars, and examples from those working with this population in nonuniversity settings, with personal practical advice from a mother whose adolescent has Asperger Syndrome, and from a young man who has Asperger Syndrome. Asperger Syndrome is a life-long condition that requires long-term planning, treatment, and medical intervention. Early diagnosis and treatment may lead to minimizing the impact of the Asperger Syndrome at each developmental stage. Asperger Syndrome: A Guide for Professionals and Families provides effective perspective on each type of intervention, and assists those making key decisions at critical developmental and educational times in the life of the Asperger Syndrome person. The authors rely on the most current research evidence and clinical experience to provide a realistic appraisal of the most significant aspects of Asperger Syndrome. Asperger Syndrome: A Guide for Professionals and Families provides information and guidance to parents, educators, diagnosticians, and therapists on best practice approaches to Asperger Syndrome.

Contents:

1. What Is Asperger Syndrome? / Raymond W. DuCharme, Kathleen A. McGrady 1

2. Social Skills Instruction for Children with Asperger Syndrome / Brenda Smith Myles 21

3. Evidence-Based Instruction for Children with Asperger Syndrome / Raymond W. DuCharme 43

4. Counseling and Other Therapeutic Strategies for Children with Asperger Syndrome and Their Families / Ann Wagner, Kathleen A. McGrady 83

5. Identifying and Preventing the Risks for Victimization of Children with Asperger Syndrome / Liza Little 135

6. Transition Support for Learners with Asperger Syndrome: Toward Successful Adulthood / Peter F. Gerhardt 157

7. Living with Asperger Syndrome: Real Issues, Practical Advice for Families and Helping Professionals / Sherry Moyer, Sheryl Breetz 173

8. My Life with Asperger Syndrome / Stephen Shore 189.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0306478676

OCLC:

52601406