Description

Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals

Author(s): Tony Attwood

Tony Attwood’s guide will assist parents and professionals with the identification, treatment, and care of both children and adults with Asperger’s Syndrome. The book provides both a description and an analysis of the unusual characteristics of Asperger’s, and offers strategies for dealing with problematic traits. Beginning with a chapter on diagnosis that includes an assessment test, Dr. Attwood covers issues such as language, social behavior, and motor clumsiness. The book also includes a helpful Frequently Asked Questions section and multiple case studies from the author’s experience as a Clinical Psychologist, as well as numerous quotations from people with Asperger’s Syndrome.

Paperback: 224 page