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ASPERGER'S SYNDROME
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In recent years, a growing number of children and adults have
been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, a neurological condition characterized by severe
difficulties with social communication. While extremely talented in their areas of special
interest, many with the diagnosis also have problems with coordination and sensory
processing. Professionals and families struggle to help them function competently and make
the most of their unique abilities. This readable and practical book synthesizes the
latest knowledge about how to do so in various contexts from early childhood on. The
authors include psychologists, psychiatrists, special educators, an occupational
therapist, a specialist in communication disorders, and a lawyer, with diverse
philosophies and methods of intervention. They suggest a variety of ways to help those
with Asperger's adapt to the "neurotypical" world, and to bridge the social
chasms that can develop as they are integrated into schools, organizations, and
communities. Asperger's Syndrome: Intervening in Schools, Clinics, and Communities
constitutes a vital new resource for all those who seek to improve the lives of
individuals with the syndrome.
ORDER CODE: EA0-8058-4571-2B
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