Very late diagnosis of asperger syndrome (autism spectrum disorder) : how seeking a diagnosis in adulthood can change your life / Philip Wylie ; forewords by Luke Beardon and Sara Heath.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wylie, Philip, author.

Beardon, Luke, author of introduction, etc.

Heath, Sara, author of introduction, etc.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Asperger's syndrome.

People with mental disabilities--Life skills guides.

People with mental disabilities.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (178 p.)

Place of Publication:

London ; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Receiving an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis as an adult can be a difficult but liberating process. Full of useful information and personal insights, this book details the stages of late diagnosis, from self-identification to acceptance. It discusses mental health issues that can arise, supports that are available and strategies for the future.

Contents:

VERY LATE DIAGNOSIS OF ASPERGER SYNDROME (AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER); Foreword by Dr Luke Beardon; Foreword by Sara Heath; Acknowledgements; Preface; Introduction; Chapter 1: The Stages of Very Late Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder; Chapter 2: Living Pre-diagnosis; Chapter 3: Pre-assessment and Diagnosis; Chapter 4: The Advantages and Disadvantages of Diagnosis; Common Reactions to Very Late Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder; Chapter 6: The 'Coming Out' Process; Chapter 7: How to Live Well with Very Late Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder; International Directory of Resources

Appendix: The Adult Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ)Glossary of Terms; Bibliography; Further Reading; Blank Page; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed August 29, 2014).

ISBN:

0-85700-778-5