School Success for Kids With Asperger's Syndrome: A Practical Guide for Parents and Teachers [Paperback]

Stephan M. Silverman (Author), Rich Weinfeld (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2007

Hundreds of thousands of children face life with Asperger's syndrome, a mild form of autism spectrum disorder that affects a child's language and social skills. Kids with Asperger's have average to above-average intelligence, but often have obsessive interests, are socially awkward, and do not understand the subtleties of language and conversation. With concentrated effort on the part of parents and educators, these children can begin to overcome the difficulties of this disorder and find success in school and life.

School Success for Kids with Asperger's Syndrome covers topics such as recognizing and diagnosing Asperger's syndrome, addressing the needs of students with Asperger's, implementing successful practices in the classroom, working with the school system, and providing interventions in the home to help develop needed skills.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

In School Success for Kids With Asperger's Syndrome, authors Stephan Silverman and Rich Weinfeld present strategies for recognizing and diagnosing Asperger's syndrome, for effectively meeting the needs of children with Asperger's, and for implementing successful classroom practices. Advice for parents, including approaches to working with schools and providing interventions in the home to help develop needed skills, is also provided.

--Gifted Child Today, Vol. 30, No. 3, Summer 2007

Amazon.com Review

School Success for Kids With Asperger"s Syndrome covers a myriad of techniques to help students with AS meet their potential. This well-written, comprehensive book should be on the bookshelf of every teacher and parent.

--Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D., Chief of Programs and Development, Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence; Associate Professor, University of Kansas

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Product Details

• Paperback: 229 pages
• Publisher: Prufrock Press, Inc. (May 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593632150
• ISBN-13: 978-1593632151
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #33,970 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #48 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Personal Health > Children's Health > Autism & Asperger's Syndrome

Customer Reviews

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Sourcebook not to be missed, April 30, 2007

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sandra rolef "Director of Educationl Support ... (Rockville, Maryland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: School Success for Kids With Asperger's Syndrome: A Practical Guide for Parents and Teachers (Paperback)

Stephen Silverman and Rich Weinfeld combine their expertise in the fields of psychology and special education to create a valuable resource for parents, teachers, and clinicians who service kids with Asperger's Syndrome. Their book presents complex information in a straightforward, reader friendly manner that highlights every aspect of AS. Beginning with an interesting historical overview of the syndrome, the authors go on to describe diagnostic characteristics as well as outline in detail specific strategies that have proven to be successful in dealing with AS kids in the classroom. As a teacher and administrator in the field of special education for over thirty years, I found these suggestions to be extremely practical tools that make sense and would be a tremendous support to a teacher working with kids who have Asperger's Syndrome. The authors meticulously define state of the art best practices for teachers and parents and particulary highlight a strengths based approach. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has the pleasure of working with children who have AS.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical and easy to read, April 30, 2007

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Catherine Ivey - See all my reviews
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This review is from: School Success for Kids With Asperger's Syndrome: A Practical Guide for Parents and Teachers (Paperback)

As a clinician with patients who have children diagnosed with Asperger's, I found this book a wealth of information in both diagnosis and treatment. The book emphasizes a strength based approach, with accomodations made to allow these kids to add their special talents to the learning environment of their "normal" peers. I highly recommend it to other clinicians, teachers, parents and friends of these special kids.

Katie Ivey, L.C.S.W.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jillian Copeland, Director of The Diener School, June 2, 2008

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This review is from: School Success for Kids With Asperger's Syndrome: A Practical Guide for Parents and Teachers (Paperback)

I am so impressed with this book! It is so educational and informative. I especially love the strategies to use in the classroom. This is a MUST read for any teacher or therapist working with aspergers kids or kids with motor, communicative, or social delays. I feel enlightened and empowered. I am purchasing books for all of my staff members!