1st Edition
Asperger's Syndrome Intervening in Schools, Clinics, and Communities
308 Pages
by
Routledge
308 Pages
by
Routledge
308 Pages
by
Routledge
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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... Read more
Contents: L.J. Baker, L.A. Welkowitz, Introduction: Intervention as Community Building. Part I: Fundamental Issues. T. Attwood, Theory of Mind and Asperger's Syndrome. S.P. Safran, Diagnosis. R. Hendren, A. Martin, Pharmacotherapy. Part II: Children. T. Bolick, Cognitive Assessment of Preschool and Elementary School Students. T. Bolick, Supporting Elementary School Students. Part III: Adolescents. K. Sofronoff, Counseling Adolescents. J.S. Safran, Supporting Middle and High School Students. L.A. Welkowitz, L.J. Baker, Supporting College Students With Asperger's Syndrome. Part IV: Complementary Services. T. Gilman, Sensory Integration. E. Abele, D. Grenier, The Language of Social Communication: Running Pragmatics Groups in Schools and Clinical Settings. Part V: Special Concerns. I. Hénault, Sexual Relationships. S. Gorn, Legal Issues.
Biography
Linda J. Baker, Lawrence A. Welkowitz
