The myriad gifts of Asperger's syndrome / John M. Ortiz.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ortiz, John M.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Asperger's syndrome.

Asperger's syndrome--Patients--Case studies.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (178 p.)

Edition:

[New ed.].

Place of Publication:

London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book is refreshingly positive in a world of negative stereotypes. Through short, real-life stories, Dr. Ortiz shows people with the neurodiversity of AS making important contributions to their communities. He does a great job of focusing on the positive aspects of what can be a very debilitating condition.". - Yvona Fast, author of Employment for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome or Non-Verbal Learning Disability: Stories and Strategies. " The Myriad Gifts of Asperger's Syndrome is a fabulous read. John Ortiz is a wonderful storyteller and this reads like a series of captivatin

Contents:

The Myriad Gifts of ASPERGER'S SYNDROME; Contents; The Asperger Dimension; CHAPTER 1: Introduction; CHAPTER 2: The Gifts of Asperger's Syndrome; CHAPTER 3: The World of Gainful Employment; CHAPTER 4: Notable Persons with Asperger's Syndrome Phenotpyes; APPENDIX: Data Collection Forms; RECOMMENDED BOOKS WRITTEN BY AUTHORS WITH AUTISM OR ASPERGER'S SYNDROME; RECOMMENDED INTERNET SITES WORTH SIGHTING AND CITING; REFERENCES; back cover;

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Includes Web resources.

ISBN:

9786611782078

9781281782076

1281782076

9781846427787

1846427789

OCLC:

476168851