Asperger's Syndrome: Intervening in Schools, Clinics, and Communities (Hardcover)

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Key Phrases: social attribution task, using social stories, sensory processing difficulties, Asperger Syndrome, New York, Jessica Kingsley (more...)

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In recent years, a growing number of children and adults have been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, a neurological condition characterized by severe difficulties with social communication. While extremely talented in their areas of special interest, many with the diagnosis also have problems with coordination and sensory processing. Professionals and families struggle to help them function competently and make the most of their unique abilities.

This readable and practical book synthesizes the latest knowledge about how to do so in various contexts from early childhood on. The authors include psychologists, psychiatrists, special educators, an occupational therapist, a specialist in communication disorders, and a lawyer, with diverse philosophies and methods of intervention. They suggest a variety of ways to help those with Asperger's adapt to the "neurotypical" world, and to bridge the social chasms that can develop as they are integrated into schools, organizations, and communities.

Asperger's Syndrome: Intervening in Schools, Clinics, and Communities constitutes a vital resource for all those who seek to improve the lives of individuals with the syndrome.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 308 pages
• Publisher: Lawrence Erlbaum; 1 edition (July 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805845704
• ISBN-13: 978-0805845709
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,001,977 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Peer Review, May 5, 2009

By	Rodney E. Pennamon - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Asperger's Syndrome: Intervening in Schools, Clinics, and Communities (Paperback)

This is an excellent resource for both professionals in the field who work with Aspies in different settings to parents who are looking for answers about their child. When conducting my research for a publication on Asperger Syndrome a few years ago I wish I had this information to refer to. It seems like it was hidden among the myriad of other publications on autism spectrum disorders and experts in the field like Tony Atwood. I highly recommend it as an excellent tool in understanding the nuances of individuals on the spectrum and most specifically Asperger. It is a comprehensive resource that covers the early years of childhood into adulthood. A great addition to the field and body of work on the topic.

Rodney E. Pennamon, M.Ed, CPDM
Co-Author, College Students with Asperger Syndrome:Practical Strategies for Academic & Social Success, LRP Publications,(2007)www.lrp.com