For parents of children with Asperger Syndrome ordinary parenting just doesn't always do it - AS kids need a different approach. Brenda is mother to thirteen-year-old Kenneth, author of Asperger Syndrome, the Universe and Everything, and since his diagnosis at the age of eight she has gathered together the parenting ideas and tips that have had a positive effect on Kenneth's life. Brenda discusses parents' reaction to their child's AS and gives advice on how better to understand 'Planet Asperger'. This book helps parents to respond positively to the challenge of AS and find the 'treasure' in their child's way of being.
Brenda Boyd is the author of the highly acclaimed "Parenting a Child with Asperger Syndrome." She is in a unique position to understand Asperger Syndrome, as she has a diagnosis of Aspergers herself, and works for the National Autistic Society. She is the mother of Kenneth Hall, a teenager who has the condition, and Kenneth is the author of the ever popular "Asperger Syndrome, the Universe and Everything" (both books published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. )Brenda has been involved in the world of Asperger Syndrome for many years and regularly gives talks to promote understanding of this unique, intriguing, but often misunderstood condition. She can be contacted at brenda.boyd@ntlworld.com For further information about Asperger Syndrome, please contact the National Autistic Society on www.nas.org.uk.
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