Asperger Syndrome in Adolescence (eBook, ePUB)

Living with the Ups, the Downs and Things in Between
Redaktion: Willey, Liane Holliday

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Childhood and adult experiences of individuals with Asperger Syndrome (AS) are becoming increasingly well documented, yet the crucial formative teenage years have, so far, been neglected. Adolescence is a difficult time for any teenager, but when you have Asperger Syndrome this already emotionally complex time of life becomes all the more challenging. Reflecting the views of parents, professionals and those with AS themselves, this book tackles issues that are pertinent to all teenagers, such as sexuality, depression and friendship, as well as discussing topics like disclosure and therapeutic alternatives that are more specific to those with AS. This book aims to make the transition from child to adult as smooth as possible, and is an essential survival guide to adolescence.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 336
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Februar 2003
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781846423925
• Artikelnr.: 38357268

Autorenporträt

Liane Holliday Willey is a doctor of education, a writer and a researcher who specializes in the fields of psycholinguistics and learning style differences. Dr Willey has a wonderful husband, three happy children, dedicated parents and an active social life. She also has Asperger Syndrome, just like her youngest daughter. A frequent guest lecturer on `aspie' topics, Dr Willey is an energetic educator and advocate of Asperger issues. Her previous books, Pretending to be Normal and Asperger Syndrome in the Family, are also published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword
Luke Jackson
UK. Introduction. 1. Asperger Syndrome in the adolescent years
Richard Howlin
USA. 2. Cognitive behavior therapy
Tony Attwood
Australia. 3. The sexuality of adolescents with Asperger Syndrome
Isabelle Henault
University of Quebec
Canada. 4. Can my baby learn to dance?
Steve Gutstein
The Connections Center
USA. 5. The importance of occupational therapy for adolescents with Asperger Syndrome
Marc Willey and Liane Holliday Willey
USA. 6. Safety issues for Adolescents with Asperger Syndrome
Dennis Debbaudt
Debbaudt Detective Agency
USA. 7. When the thunder roars
Liane Holliday Willey
USA. 8. Settling into the diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome
Rebecca Moyes
Educational Consultant for State of Pennsylvania
USA. 9. Families and parenting - the domino effect
Jacqui Jackson
UK. 10. Starting from scratch: Being innovative in finding interventions for your adolescent with Asperger Syndrome
DeAnn Foley
President of `Reaching Aspergers/Autism through Information and Networking'
USA. 11. Education and the adolescent with Asperger Syndrome
Lise Pyles
Australia. 12. Disclosure for people on the autism spectrum
Stephen Shore
USA. 13. How do I be me?
Mike Stanton
National Autistic Society
UK. Index.