A Parent's Guide to Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism: How to Meet the Challenges and Help Your Child Thrive - Hardcover

Ozonoff, Sally; McPartland, James; Dawson, Geraldine

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1572307676 ISBN 13: 9781572307674

Publisher: Guilford Press, 2002

Synopsis

Asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism are detected earlier and more accurately today than ever before. Children and teens with these disorders often stand out for their precocious intelligence and language abilities -- yet profound social difficulties can limit every aspect of their lives. This hopeful, compassionate guide shows parents how to work with their children's unique impairments and capabilities to help them learn to engage more fully with the world and live as self-sufficiently as possible. From leading experts in the field, the book is packed with practical ideas for helping children relate more comfortably to peers, learn the rules of appropriate behavior, and participate more fully in school and family life. It also explains what scientists currently know about autistic spectrum disorders and how they are diagnosed and treated. Real-life success stories, problem-solving ideas, and matter-of-fact advice on everything from educational placements to career planning make this an indispensable reference that families will turn to again and again.

About this title

About the Author

Sally Ozonoff, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the M.I.N.D. Institute, a national center for the study and treatment of autism spectrum disorders based at the University of California, Davis, USA

Geraldine Dawson, PhD, is Professor of Psychology and Founding Director of the Autism Center at the University of Washington, USA

Edition details

• Publisher: Guilford Press
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1572307676
• ISBN 13: 9781572307674
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 267