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Asperger syndrome in young children : a developmental approach for parents and professionals / Laurie Leventhal-Belfer and Cassandra Coe.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Leventhal-Belfer, Laurie.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Asperger's syndrome.
- Autistic children--Care.
- Autistic children.
- Autistic children--Education (Preschool).
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (305 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- London ; New York : Jessica Kingsley, 2004.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- The authors provide a diagnostic model based on assessment of the child in contrast to 'neurotypical' children, considering relationships at home, school or in care. They show how to develop early intervention strategies and aid parents, teachers and mental health professionals in making informed decisions to nurture the development of AS children.
- Contents:
- Asperger's Syndrome in Young Children: A Developmental Guide for Parents and Professionals; Contents; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; PREFACE; Part One: Understanding Asperger's Syndrome in Young Children; Chapter 1. The World of the Young Child; Chapter 2. The World of the Young Child with Asperger's Syndrome; Chapter 3. The Diagnosis; Chapter 4. The Many Faces of Young Children with Asperger's Syndrome; Chapter 5. The Parents' Journey; Part Two: Interventions; Chapter 6. Paths of Intervention: From Traditional to Alternative; Chapter 7. Parent-Child Therapy: An Intervention for Building Relationships
- Chapter 8. Building Connections with Peers: Therapeutic GroupsChapter 9. Enhancing Relationships through Speech and Language Intervention; Chapter 10. Building Connections through Sensory and Motor Pathways: Occupational Therapy; Chapter 11. Building Connections with the Child's School; Chapter 12. The Ongoing Journey; APPENDIX I: DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA; APPENDIX II: BEHAVIORAL STRATEGIES CHART FOR GROUP SETTINGS; APPENDIX III: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES IN THE UNITED STATES; APPENDIX IV: ASPERGER'S SYNDROME WEB SITES; THE CONTRIBUTORS; REFERENCES; SUBJECT INDEX
- AUTHOR INDEX
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 286-295) and index.
- ISBN:
- 9786610266692
- 9781423710035
- 1423710037
- 9781280266690
- 1280266694
- 9781846420337
- 1846420334
- OCLC:
- 191038967
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