For books about parenting or caring for chidren with Aspergers or Autism see under the category Parenting - Aspergers & Autism
Category: Aspergers & Autism
Four years ago, Chris Slater-Walker was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome. For him this was an explanation of why he has always regarded himself as "socially handicapped", but for his wife Gisela it meant coming to terms with a marriage in which there would never be any intuitive understanding, despite C ...Show more
Category: Aspergers & Autism
"Everything in this book is true. You might think some things are just too unbelievable or funny or silly to be true, but every tiny detail really did happen." Take one small boy; add manic depression, three wives, three daughters, two divorces, amazing creative talent, and Asperger's syndrome. In th ...Show more
Category: Mental Health | Series: An Instant Help Book for Teens
This engaging workbook includes forty activities to help teens recognize and use their strengths to overcome social skills deficits related to Asperger's disorder or nonverbal learning disorder. Developed especially for teens, the activities in this workbook teach how to learn to read social cues, under ...Show more
Category: Aspergers & Autism
For people with ASDs, depression is common, and has particular features and causes. This outstanding book provides a comprehensive review of these aspects, and an effective self-help guide for anyone with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affected by depression. Written by the leading experts in the fie ...Show more
Category: Aspergers & Autism
All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome takes a playful look at Asperger Syndrome (AS), drawing inspiration from the feline world in a way that will strike a chord with all those who are familiar with AS. Delightful colour photographs of cats bring to life familiar characteristics such as sensitive hearing, sca ...Show more
Category: Aspergers & Autism
"A valuable first step in celebrating the Asperger s child." Massachusetts General Hospital s Aspire Program Isaac may look like everyone else, but he actually has superpowers that make him different from his brother and his classmates. Some kids don t understand that and call him names. But Isaac s sup ...Show more
Category: Aspergers & Autism
Explores various theories of sensory perception and communication in autism. Drawing on linguistics, philosophy, neuroscience, psychology, anthropology and quantum mechanics, this book looks at how the nature of the senses inform an individual's view of the world, and how language both reflects and cons ...Show more
Category: Aspergers & Autism
Writing with the insight of someone on the autism spectrum, but also as an experienced autism professional, Gunilla Gerland offers a fresh and original perspective on autism as well as a wealth of new tools and interventions to use in practice with children and adults.
Category: Aspergers & Autism
Written by the wife of a man with Asperger Syndrome (AS), this work should provide the answers to many of the questions asked by the increasing number of people in that situation. It explains how behaviours that may have appeared odd are the manifestations of AS, and shows how understanding can lead ...Show more
Category: Aspergers & Autism
Jeanette Purkis spent her early life reacting violently against her feelings of embarrassment, anger and confusion about her 'difference' from other people. She was unaware until well into adulthood that everything she found difficult, including her lack of success in forming relationships, could be a r ...Show more
Category: Aspergers & Autism
People on the autism spectrum often present with symptoms indicating poor self-awareness or hyper-awareness, low self-esteem, depression and difficulty connecting with others. Treatment which relies on medical and behavioral views of autism risks ignoring emotional factors. This book demonstrates th ...Show more
Category: Aspergers & Autism
From the bestselling author of "Disconnected Kids," a clear and compassionate explanation of the causes of the autism epidemic--and a scientifically based approach for prevention and treatment. As he travels the country helping parents and children cope with neurological disorders, Dr. Robert Melillo is ...Show more
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