Want a NOOK? Explore Now
In a time when parents are overwhelmed with confusing-and often conflicting-information, The Asperger's Answer Book provides them with clear and confident counsel. Written by an experienced child psychologist, The Asperger's Answer Book covers such topics as:
--Is it autism or is it Asperger's?
--Getting your child evaluated
--Emotional intelligence
--Routines and rituals
--Motor skills
--Sensory sensitivity
--Growing up with Asperger's Syndrome
Written in an easy-to-read Q&A format, The Asperger's Answer Book helps parents understand and accept their child's illness and develop a plan for success.
1. Socializing with others
2. Thinking
3. Emotions
4. Intense preoccupation with one or two topics
5. Repetitive routines, behaviors, and movements
6. Play
7. Speech and language
8. Motor skills
9. Sensitivity to sensations of sound, light, or touch
Individuals with AD are different from people with other pervasive developmental disorders in that they do not have significant delays in language, cognitive development, or self-help skills.
Symptoms of AD are seen in every setting, including at home, in the classroom, on the playground, and in after-school and extracurricular activities. Virtually every area of the AD child's life is affected.
Chapter 1: The ABCs of Asperger's Disorder Chapter 2: Getting Your Child Evaluated Chapter 3: Coexisting Disorders Chapter 4: Social Skills Chapter 5: Thinking Patterns Chapter 6: Emotional Intelligence Chapter 7: Special Interests, Routines, and Play Chapter 8: Language, Motor Skills, and Sensory Sensitivity Chapter 9: Succeeding in School Chapter 10: Improving Behavior Chapter 11: Self-Esteem Chapter 12: Growing up with Asperger's
Appendix A: The 5 Most Important Lists You Need Appendix B: Section 504 Accommodations and Modifications Appendix C: What Your AD Child Wants You to Know Appendix D: Teacher Information List Appendix E: Behavior Charts Appendix F: Recommended Reading and Resources
Index About the Author
Susan Ashley, Ph.D., author of The ADD & ADHD Answer Book, is the founder and director of Ashley Children's Psychology Center and has been specializing in ADD and ADHD since 1990. A graduate of UCLA and California School of Professional Psychology, she has over 20 years of education, training and experience working with children and families.
Anonymous
Posted November 14, 2006
I have struggled to find answers about this condition since my son was diagnosed 3 years ago, thanks to Dr. Ashley's well written and informative book I now have tools to help my child.
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.rose98james
Posted April 16, 2011
I have read many books on this topic but would say for anyonee who already has a base knowledge - this books takes it to the next level and gives good representations of "living on the spectrum."
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.docplock
Posted February 16, 2009
I Also Recommend:
This book is an excellent choice for people who know and love someone with Aspergers. It makes the characteristics of the disorder and its impact on the individual who has the disorder very easy and clear. Susan Ashley has done a real service in providing these books for the layman to understand Aspergers Disorder. As a psychologist I have purchased and recommend her books to clients frequently.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Anonymous
Posted August 9, 2007
This book has given me so much insight and knowledge in understanding Asperger's syndrome. This is a well-written book that's simple and practical to use for parents, family, and clinicians in the mental health field.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Anonymous
Posted January 16, 2012
Finally a book that is so clear and true. I use it daily to reference and learn more about my daughter.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.teacherguy66
Posted May 16, 2013
Very accessible information - most helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Anonymous
Posted January 10, 2013
I have a pergers and i can say rigt now
1.were not stupid w dont neef a freaking awnser book
2.leve us olone and give us a three d.s w a game and your fine
Anonymous
Posted January 8, 2013
ABSOLUTELY. 'Illness'? Really? We just have a different way of thinking, that's all.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Anonymous
Posted December 4, 2011
OKAY, A LITTLE INSULTING FOR ME, A GIRL WITH ASPERGERS.
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Anonymous
Posted January 22, 2011
No text was provided for this review.
Anonymous
Posted September 7, 2010
No text was provided for this review.
Anonymous
Posted May 30, 2011
No text was provided for this review.
Anonymous
Posted March 23, 2011
No text was provided for this review.
Overview
In a time when parents are overwhelmed with confusing-and often conflicting-information, The Asperger's Answer Book provides them with clear and confident counsel. Written by an...