Asperger's Syndrome Part 2 (The Infinite Mind, vol. 375) [Audio CD]

The Infinite Mind (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 18, 2005

Asperger's Syndrome Part 2 In one of our most important programs to date, this second of a two-part special report on Asperger’s Syndrome offers a groundbreaking and extraordinary look at Asperger's in children and young adults. We meet Anders, a 17-year-old boy with Asperger’s, and his mother Carol, who talks about her surprise when Anders suddenly began speaking like a professor and using four-syllable words. We also speak with film producer Robert Lawrence, about his forthcoming film, Mozart and the Whale, starring Josh Hartnett and co-written by "Rain Man" screenwriter Ron Bass, which tells the tale of Donald and Isabelle, two "Aspies in love." Dr. Stanley Greenspan, founder of the DIR/Floortime approach, explains how children with autistic disorders can significantly build their capacity for emotional understanding and interpersonal connections through intensive play. Dr. Richard Howlin, a psychologist works with teens with Asperger's, talks about the special challenges it poses with family, school, peers and especially dating. Finally, summing up the two-part series is commentator and visionary Howard Bloom, who reaches back to his childhood in Buffalo, and even further back to the dawn of man, to examine the lessons each of us can glean from our own weaknesses.

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The Infinite Mind Public radio's most honored and listened to health and science series, explores the art and science of the human mind. Hosted by Dr. Peter Kramer and now airing in over 240 public radio markets.

Product Details

• Audio CD: 1 pages
• Publisher: Lichtenstein Creative Media (May 18, 2005)
• ISBN-10: 1932479244
• ISBN-13: 978-1932479249
• Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 4.7 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,607,329 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)