Bailey, Eileen,

The essential guide to Asperger's syndrome / Asperger's syndrome Subtitle on cover: A parent's complete source of information and advice on raising a child with Asperger's by Eileen Bailey and Robert W. Montgomery. - xvii, 302 pages ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [279]-288) and index.

Pt. 1. Overview of Asperger's syndrome. Understanding Asperger's syndrome -- Symptoms -- Asperger's syndrome in girls -- Related conditions -- Treatment -- pt. 2. Behaviors. Common behaviors and thought processes -- How behaviors change with age -- pt. 3. Managing obsessions. Special interests -- Special interests through the years -- pt. 4. Social skills. Social competence -- Asperger's syndrome in young children -- Improving social skills in elementary age children -- Social competence in preteens and teens -- Bullying -- Ongoing social skills in young adults -- pt. 5. Educational considerations. Requesting services -- Individualized help for your child -- Teaching self-help skills -- Considerations for college -- pt. 6. You and your family. Taking care of you and your marriage -- Creating an Asperger-friendly home -- Siblings -- Attending events.

9781615641659 (pbk.) 1615641653 (pbk.)

2011943392


Asperger's syndrome--Popular works.
Parents of autistic children.

RJ506.A9 / B213 2012

618.92/858832