Raising children with Asperger's syndrome and high-functioning autism : championing the individual / Yuko Yoshida ; foreword by Lorna Wing.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Yoshida, Yuko, 1955-

Standardized Title:

Kōkinō jiheishō Asuperugā shōkōgun "sonokorashisa" o ikasu kosodate. English

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Asperger's syndrome in children.

Autistic children.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (256 p.)

Edition:

Rev. ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This practical companion provides concrete answers, explanations and advice so parents can understand their child's Asperger's and autism traits, and adapt their parenting style accordingly. It includes sections on ways to teach communication and social skills, where to find necessary support, and how to ensure the whole family can help each other.

Contents:

Foreword by Lorna Wing; Introduction; Introduction to the Revised Edition; Chapter 1 What is Autism?; I. "Disability"- or "Individuality"?; II. The Autism Spectrum; III. Other Medical Information; IV. Disorders Similar to or Comorbid with ASDs; Chapter 2 Rethinking Your Parenting Style:Putting Your Knowledge of theAutism Spectrum to Work; I. Nurturing Communication Skills; II. How to Provide Supports for Impairments of Social Imagination; III. Skills that Compensate for Impaired Socialization; IV. Helping Daily Life Run Smoothly: Frequently Asked Questions; Chapter 3 The Way Forward

I. Find Someone you can ConsultII. If There are Siblings; III. Some Final Advice; Afterword; Appendix 1 Overview of TechnicalTerminology and Diagnostic Criteria; Appendix 2 Communicating with yourChild's Kindergarten or Day Care Centre; References; About the Author; About the Translators; Blank Page

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

9786613688453

9781280778063

1280778067

9780857006608

0857006606

OCLC:

796383919