Asperger's Syndrome and Adults-- is Anyone Listening?

Asperger's Syndrome and Adults-- is Anyone Listening?
Author: Karen E. Rodman
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2003
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9781843107514

Focusing on what is referred to as the Cassandra phenomenon, where the neurotypical partner often needs more emotional guidance than the AS partner, this volume gathers together letters, thoughts and poems to give voice to the loneliness, frustration and love felt by many individuals who are close to one or more people with AS.

The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome

The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome
Author: Tony Attwood
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2007
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1843104954

A guide to Asperger's syndrome describes what it is and how it is diagnosed, along with information on such topics as bullying, emotions, language, movement, cognitive ability, and long-term relationships.

Social Skills for Teenagers and Adults with Asperger Syndrome

Social Skills for Teenagers and Adults with Asperger Syndrome
Author: Nancy J Patrick
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2008-09-15
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1846428440

This resource provides practical strategies for helping teenagers and adults with Asperger Syndrome to navigate social skills, friendships and relationships at home and in the community. The author offers advice and useful strategies for tackling day-to-day problems such as visits to the dentist or the doctor, searching for a job, sorting out personal finances, going on vacation, and dealing with public transport, as well as more intimate topics such as dating and acquiring and maintaining friendships. The chapters are structured around real-life scenarios and the challenges they present, followed by step-by-step solutions and suggestions. A final section provides a set of practical self-help tools, which encourage the reader to note down answers to the questions posed and record personal reflections. This accessible guide will be essential reading for teenagers and adults with Asperger Syndrome and their families, teachers, therapists, counsellors, carers, social and health work professionals.

Living With Aspergers Syndrome

Living With Aspergers Syndrome
Author: Jessica Caplain
Publisher: JNR Publishing via PublishDrive
Total Pages: 60
Release: 2018-04-24
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN:

"How To Finally Handle Your Child's Aspergers...With These Easy Directions" Asperger's Syndrome (AS) is a type of developmental condition under the Autism Spectrum Disorder. While these children usually exhibit certain behavioral, physical, and social shortcomings, they can make up for it if you know how to guide them in every step of the way. This is precisely why this book was written - to help parents like you determine how you can help your child or loved one handle this problem. Though this book is primarily written for children? Some tips and advice can be used for teens and adults alike. You can expect varying progress after following the techniques revealed in this book. To help you boost the success rate, you need to put in the required amount of effort and time. This book will also provide you with a guide on what to look out for, if you suspect your child to have AS. Aside from this, you can learn more about the following aspects of AS: • Basics of Asperger's Syndrome • How Aspies are diagnosed • Ideal activities at home and in therapy sessions • Recommended toys and games for kids with AS • How they mingle with other people • How you can understand them better • Interesting bits of information about them • Avoiding burnout while you care for your child ...and so much more! DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY TODAY!

Parenting a Teen or Young Adult with Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder)

Parenting a Teen or Young Adult with Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
Author: Brenda Boyd
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2013-10-21
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0857005871

325 astute and practical ideas, insights, tips and strategies address the complex issues parents face during this crucial period of transition for their child with Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder). The practical, bite-size suggestions focus on the vital importance of developing and nurturing an open and healthy relationship with your son or daughter. The easy-to-navigate format will suit busy parents wanting to locate advice to suit their particular needs. All the suggestions are designed to foster understanding and acceptance between family members and help the AS young person with common problem areas such as social vulnerability and peer relationships, self-esteem, anxiety and coping with change. This will be an invaluable companion for parents, carers and family members of an adolescent or young adult with AS.

Asperger Syndrome and Long-term Relationships

Asperger Syndrome and Long-term Relationships
Author: Ashley Stanford
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2003
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9781843107347

First published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Children, Youth and Adults with Asperger Syndrome

Children, Youth and Adults with Asperger Syndrome
Author: Kevin P. Stoddart
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2005
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1843102684

This book offers a comprehensive overview of clinical, research and personal perspectives on Asperger Syndrome, including contributions from parents and experts in the fields of psychology, social work, psychiatry, genetics, sexology and vocational counselling. It includes first-hand accounts from adults with AS, highlighting their difficulties in areas such as social competence and education. Specialist perspectives on AS, including sexuality and relationships, finding and keeping employment and anxiety and depression are sensitively addressed. The viewpoints of parents explore experiences of parenting AS individuals. These varied approaches to living with AS complement the emerging literature on theory, research and practice in this area. The broad scope of Children, Youth and Adults with Asperger Syndrome guarantees a wide readership among practitioners, students, parents, young people and adults with AS, educates service providers how to assist people with AS and suggests a model of interdisciplinary collaboration for administrators and funders.

Asperger's Syndrome and Sexuality

Asperger's Syndrome and Sexuality
Author: Isabelle Henault
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2005-09-28
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1846422353

Playing the dating game is often tricky: all the more so for individuals with Asperger's Syndrome. How do AS adolescents and their families cope with sexual feelings and behaviour? What help can be given if a man with AS oversteps the mark in expressing his sexuality? How do people with AS deal with intimacy and communication in sexual relationships? In this comprehensive and unique guide, Isabelle Hénault delivers practical information and advice on issues ranging from puberty and sexual development, gender identity disorders, couples' therapy to guidelines for sex education programs and maintaining sexual boundaries. This book will prove indispensable to parents, teachers, counsellors and individuals with AS themselves.

ADHD and Asperger Syndrome in Smart Kids and Adults

ADHD and Asperger Syndrome in Smart Kids and Adults
Author: Thomas E. Brown
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2021-08-18
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1000416135

ADHD and Asperger Syndrome in Smart Kids and Adults offers detailed examples of individuals who have above-average cognitive intelligence, but struggle with executive function impairments of ADHD and significant social-emotional impairments of Asperger syndrome. The book centers around twelve case studies of bright children, teens, and adults treated for both ADHD and Asperger syndrome. Each chapter describes diverse examples of their strengths and their difficulties and explains how these individuals can be helped with appropriate treatment to overcome their ADHD impairments and to improve their ability to understand and interact more effectively with others. Case examples are followed by updated, science-based descriptions of these disorders. Providing science-based information about ADHD and Asperger syndrome in clearly understandable, accessible language, this text is ideal for clinicians, educators, social workers, medical and mental health service providers, and parents of those struggling with such impairments. It also advocates for restoring the diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome to diagnostic manuals of the American Psychiatric Association and World Health Organization.