| The Asperger's Answer Book: Professional Answers to 300 of the Top Questions Parents Ask Contributor(s): Ashley, Susan (Author) |
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ISBN: 1402208073 ISBN-13: 9781402208072 Publisher: Sourcebooks OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2006 Annotation: Is it Asperger's Disorder or High- Functioning Autism? What about special education? Does your child need to be tested? How can your child learn social skills? Asperger's Disorder affects approximately 1 in every 500 children and, unlike other childhood disorders, there remains very little information for parents who are seeking answers to their most pressing questions. The Asperger's Answer Book is a reassuring, authoritative reference for parents, families and educators, providing sound advice and immediate answers and information. Written by an experienced child psychologist, The Asperger's Answer Book answers your most important questions, including: --What symptoms signal that my child should be evaluated? --What tests are used to diagnose Asperger's Disorder? --Why do children with Asperger's Disorder have intense interests? --Do children with Asperger's Disorder qualify for special education? --Does Asperger's Disorder affect self-esteem? --What is the good news about Asperger's Disorder? |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Family & Relationships | Children With Special Needs - Family & Relationships | Parenting - General - Family & Relationships | Learning Disabilities |
| Dewey: 618.928 |
| LCCN: 2006020833 |
| Series: Special Needs Parenting Answer Book |
| Physical Information: 0.83" H x 6.08" W x 7.98" (1.00 lbs) 320 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Answering all the questions you may have The Asperger's Answer Book helps parents easily understand their child's diagnosis and develop a plan for success It is currently estimated that over 500,000 families struggle with Asperger's Syndrome, a highly prevalent yet difficult to diagnose disorder that affects hundreds of thousands of children and adults. In a time when parents are overwhelmed with confusing--and often conflicting--information, The Asperger's Answer Book provides them with clear and confident counsel. Written by an experienced child psychologist, The Asperger's Answer Book covers such topics as:
Written in an easy-to-read Q&A format, The Asperger's Answer Book helps parents understand and accept their child's illness and develop a plan for success. |
Contributor Bio(s): Ashley, Susan: - Susan Ashley, Ph.D., author of The ADD & ADHD Answer Book, is the founder and director of Ashley Children's Psychology Center and has been specializing in ADD and ADHD since 1990. A graduate of UCLA and California School of Professional Psychology, she has over 20 years of education, training and experience working with children and families. |