The Essential Guide to Asperger's Syndrome
A Parent's Complete Source of Information and Advice on Raising a Child with Asperger's
1st Edition
Published on 5. June 2012
320 pages
978-0-241-88506-2 (ISBN)
Description
Asperger's Syndrome is a complicated condition that is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. Parents and caregivers can often find themselves bewildered by the circumstances and accompanying behaviors that are associated with raising a child with Asperger's. The Essential Guide to Asperger's Syndrome is a goldmine of practical advice for dealing with many of the common situations that often confront Aspies and their parents. Through the practical and immensely helpful tips in this book parents will learn how to turn potentially stressful situations into calm, manageable moments. Authoritative and complete, this book provides must-have information on seeking a proper diagnosis, different treatment options, developing social skills, dealing with bullying, finding the right school, and helping the young adult with AS transition to college or more independent living. Helping everyone in the family thrive and survive the challenges of Asperger's, this book will be a guiding light to any parent with an Aspie child.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
File size
0,33 MB
ISBN-13
978-0-241-88506-2 (9780241885062)
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Eileen Bailey | Robert Montgomery
The Essential Guide to Asperger's Syndrome
A Parent S Complete Source of Information and Advice on Raising a Child with ASP
Book
06/2012
Alpha Books
€38.36
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Persons
Robert W. Montgomery, Ph.D., BCBA-D, is a Clinical Psychologist and also holds certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Behavioral Analysis.Since 1985, he has worked helping those with developmental disabilities and specializes in working with individuals, from young children through the geriatric population, with Asperger's Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Dr. Montgomery has written numerous journal articles on topics relating to Autism and Asperger's Syndrome and routinely speaks at parent groups, advocacy groups and conferences on different aspects of managing symptoms of Asperger's Syndrome- regionally, statewide and internationally. He was recently asked to speak to initial responders in Georgia on developmental disabilities and was the keynote speaker at the annual conference of the Commonwealth Autism Service.
Eileen Bailey is a freelance writer and the author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Adult ADHD and The Essential Guide to Overcoming Obsessive Love. She has been writing about health issues and mental illness for over 15 years and is currently the lead writer for ADHDCentral.com and AnxietyConnection.com. In addition, Ms. Bailey is a contributing writer for Special Education at About.com, writing specifically about dyslexia in children, and for Autism/Asperger's Syndrome at HealthCentral.com. Ms. Bailey has a grandson who has been diagnosed with autism.
Eileen Bailey is a freelance writer and the author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Adult ADHD and The Essential Guide to Overcoming Obsessive Love. She has been writing about health issues and mental illness for over 15 years and is currently the lead writer for ADHDCentral.com and AnxietyConnection.com. In addition, Ms. Bailey is a contributing writer for Special Education at About.com, writing specifically about dyslexia in children, and for Autism/Asperger's Syndrome at HealthCentral.com. Ms. Bailey has a grandson who has been diagnosed with autism.
