| Asperger Syndrome in Adolescence: Living with the Ups, the Downs and Things in Between Contributor(s): Willey, Liane Holliday (Editor), Jackson, Luke (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1843107422 ISBN-13: 9781843107422 Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Ltd OUR PRICE: $20.85 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2003 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Developmental - Child - Family & Relationships | Life Stages - Adolescence - Psychology | Psychopathology - Autism Spectrum Disorders |
| Dewey: 616 |
| LCCN: 2003041610 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.26" W x 9.28" (1.12 lbs) 338 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Childhood and adult experiences of individuals with Asperger Syndrome (AS) are becoming increasingly well documented, yet the crucial formative teenage years have, so far, been neglected. Adolescence is a difficult time for any teenager, but when you have Asperger Syndrome this already emotionally complex time of life becomes all the more challenging. Reflecting the views of parents, professionals and those with AS themselves, this book tackles issues that are pertinent to all teenagers, such as sexuality, depression and friendship, as well as discussing topics like disclosure and therapeutic alternatives that are more specific to those with AS. This book aims to make the transition from child to adult as smooth as possible, and is an essential survival guide to adolescence. |
Contributor Bio(s): Jackson, Luke: - Luke Jackson is 13 years old and has three sisters and three brothers. One of his brothers has AD/HD, one is autistic and Luke has Asperger Syndrome. Luke Jackson, Jacqui Jackson and the rest of their family were featured in a documentary on BBC2 which you can read about on the BBC website. Luke also recorded a column for BBC Radio 4's Home Truths programme. You can hear it online. |