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.
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Liane Holliday Willey is a doctor of education, a writer and a researcher who specializes in the fields of psycholinguistics and learning style differences. A frequent guest lecturer on ‘aspie’ topics, Dr. Willey is an energetic educator and advocate of Asperger issues. She is also the author of Pretending to be Normal and Asperger Syndrome in the Family.
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An insightful resource! I found this book to be very informative. The author's explanation of the syndrome was clear and very easy to understand. To read the preface by Luke Jackson, a student identified with Asperger's, was also very moving and validating. I am in the process of referring a high school student for Asperger's screening. This book was my number 1 resource in my own exposure to this disability and its place on the Autistic spectrum. The author covers such innovative topics as; cognitive behavior therapy, exploring friendships,the sexuality of Asperger teens, the importance of occupational therapy, safety issues,diagnosis, parenting, interventions strategies, educational concerns and disclosure & self-advocacy. One would hope a child with Asperger's would be diagnosed at the elementary level. However, with such a new awakening to the topic, I feel there are probably hundreds of misdiagnosed adolescents out there waiting for help and insight. Parents, I urge you to approach your child's teachers if you suspect Asperger-like characteristics in your own child. Then, I recommend you all read this book!
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One of my sons is seeing a therapist & she has stated that she feels he has some traits of AS. Well, after looking into it more, it would seem that both of my sons do. They are 15 & 20 and both of them enjoyed this book & seeing their own traits along with the traits of other family members being pointed out. The good thing is that it also gave them insight into why other people respond to them the way they do. I think this book will help them both in relating to other people. This has been a very handy book for them. Well written.
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The above characteristics portray a behavioural and social pattern found in many adolescents and children diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome(AS). Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Asperger Syndrome, New York, Asperger's Syndrome, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Holliday Willey, West Texas, Asperger's Association of New England, American Psychiatric Association, Council of State Governments, Department of Education, New Jersey, Our Own Stories, Relationship Development Intervention, User Guide, Autism Asperger Publishing Company, Barbara Doyle, Future Horizons, Guilford Press, Shawnee Mission New!
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The above characteristics portray a behavioural and social pattern found in many adolescents and children diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome(AS). Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Asperger Syndrome, New York, Asperger's Syndrome, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Holliday Willey, West Texas, Asperger's Association of New England, American Psychiatric Association, Council of State Governments, Department of Education, New Jersey, Our Own Stories, Relationship Development Intervention, User Guide, Autism Asperger Publishing Company, Barbara Doyle, Future Horizons, Guilford Press, Shawnee Mission New!
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- Living With on 4 pages
- Hitchhiking through Asperger Syndrome by Lise Pyles in Front Matter, page 68, and Back Matter
- Thinking in Pictures by Temple Grandin on page 37, page 66, and page 308
- Teaching Children With Autism to Mind-R by Patricia Howlin on page 67, and page 96
- Asperger Syndrome by PhD Ami Klin PhD on page 129, and page 261
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- Multicoloured Mayhem: Parenting the Many Shades of Adolescents and Children With Autism, Asperger Syndrome and Ad/Hd by Jacqui Jackson in Back Matter
- Sex, Sexuality and the Autism Spectrum by Wendy Lawson in Back Matter
- Coming Out Asperger: Diagnosis, Disclosure And Self-confidence by Dinah Murray on page 141
- Health Care and the Autism Spectrum: A Guide for Health Professionals, Parents and Carers by Alison Morton-Cooper in Back Matter
- The OASIS Guide to Asperger Syndrome: Completely Revised and Updated: Advice, Support, Insight, and Inspiration by Patricia Romanowski Bashe in Back Matter
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