Asperger Syndrome: A Guide for Professionals and Families (Issues in Children's and Families' Lives) [Hardcover]

Ray DuCharme (Editor), Thomas P. Gullotta (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 31, 2003 | Series: Issues in Children's and Families' Lives (Book 3)

-The book integrates the latest evidence-based research from leading scholars with personal practical advice from a mother whose adolescent has Asperger Syndrome and from a young man who has Asperger Syndrome.

-Written by professionals, one of whom is also a parent of a child with Asperger's.

-Lifespan approach from early childhood to adulthood

-Contains both research content as well as practical, first-hand advice with chapters written by parents, as well as a first-hand account of growing up with Aspergers.

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About the Author

Raymond W. DuCharme is founder and director of The Learning Clinic, Inc., a private nonprofit education and treatment program for children and adolescents.  He is a national consultant and author of numerous papers and articles on the subjects of treating and educating students with Autistic spectrum disorders and associated comorbid conditions.

Thomas P. Gullotta is Chief Executive Officer of Child and Family Agnecy of Southeastern Connecticut and is a member of the psychology and education departments at Eastern Connecticut State University. He is coeditor of The Encyclopedia of Primary Prevention and Health Promotion and editor emeritus of the Journal of Primary Prevention.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 252 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (October 31, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0306478676
• ISBN-13: 978-0306478673
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,063,685 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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