The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome by Dr. Tony Attwood

The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome
by Tony Attwood

Binding: Paperback
Pages: 397

Description

Dr. Attwood offers a reader-friendly yet authoritative account of all aspects of AS from childhood through to adulthood including: causes and indications of the syndrome; diagnosis and its effect on the individual; theory of mind; perception of emotions in self and others; social interaction; long-term relationships; teasing, bullying and mental health issues; effect of AS on language and cognitive abilities, sensory sensitivity, movement and coordination skills; and career development. Case studies and personal accounts from Dr. Attwood's extensive clinical experience, and from correspondence with individuals with AS, complement the text. A frequently asked questions chapter summarizes key points.

Meet the Author

A clinical psychologist from Brisbane, Australia, Dr. Tony Attwood has over thirty years of experience with individuals with autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). He has worked with several thousand individuals, from infants to octogenarians, from profoundly disabled persons to university professors. Dr. Attwood works in private practice in Brisbane, but is also adjunct professor at Griffith University, Queensland. He presents workshops and training courses for parents, professionals, and individuals with autism all over the world. In addition, he is a prolific author of scientific papers and books. His books and videos on Asperger’s Syndrome and high-functioning autism are recognized as the best offerings in the field. Over 300,000 of his book Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals have been sold, and it has been translated into twenty languages.

Table of Contents

Preface
1. What is Asperger's Syndrome?
2. The Diagnosis
3. Social Understnading and riendship
4. Teasing and Bullying
5. Theory of Mind
6. The understanding and Expression of Emotions
7. Special Interests
8. Language
9. Cognitive Abilities
10. Movement and Coordination
11. Sensory Sensitivity
12. Life After School: College and Career
13. Long-term Relationships
14. Psychotherapy
15. Frequently Asked Questions
Glossary
Resources
References
Subject Index
Author Index