Download or read book Solutions for Adults with Asperger s Syndrome written by Juanita P. Lovett and published by Fair Winds Press. This book was released on 2005-09-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thomas Edison. Albert Einstein. Half of NASA. These are all extremely intelligent, successful adults who made great contributions to society and who are also suspected of having the developmental disorder called Asperger Syndrome. This relatively new diagnosis is being increasingly applied to both children and adults-in fact, it is now seen as running in familes. There are a lot of books on how to successfully raise children with AS, but until now, adults were left to figure it out on their own. Dr. Juanita Lovett specializes in treating adults with AS and working with their families. In this book she shows those adults and their loved ones how to maximize the benefits of AS (including intense concentration, above-average intelligence, and high creativity) while minimizing the drawbacks (including lack of social skill, inability to connect emotionally with others, and propensity toward rage). This important new book will help thousands of adults with AS learn to live happier, more fulfilling lives.
Download or read book Asperger s Syndrome written by Tony Attwood and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 1998 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 a description and analysis of the unusual characteristics of the syndrome and practical strategies to reduce those that are most conspicuous or debilitating. Beginning with a chapter on diagnosis, including an assessment test, the book covers all aspects of the syndrome from language to social behaviour and motor clumsiness, concluding with a chapter based on the questions most frequently asked by those who come into contact with individuals with this syndrome. Covering the available literature in full, this guide brings together the most relevant and useful information on Asperger's Syndrome, incorporating case studies from the author's own practical experience as a Clinical Psychologist, with examples of, and numerous quotations from people with Asperger's Syndrome.
Download or read book Adult Asperger s Syndrome written by Kenneth E. Roberson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-03-31 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you have Asperger's Syndrome or know someone who does? Are you looking for a reference guide about Asperger's in adults? Do you have questions you'd like to ask an expert in adult Asperger's? If your answer is Yes to any of these questions, this book is for you. Clinical psychologist and Asperger's authority, Dr. Kenneth Roberson, examines the often neglected area of Asperger's in adults, covering topics such as: What causes Asperger's Syndrome? Is it different in adults than it is in children? How can you find out if you have Asperger's? What are the advantages and disadvantages of a diagnosis? What therapy is best for adults who have Asperger's? Can adults with Asperger's change? Are there benefits to having Asperger's? Can adults with Asperger's have intimate relationships? Can they be successful parents? These and many other questions are covered in this important addition to the field of Asperger's as it occurs in adults. Resources and reference material about adult Asperger's are included, along with a feature allowing readers to ask questions of Dr. Roberson.
Download or read book Perfect Targets written by Rebekah Heinrichs and published by AAPC Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 2002 study from Comprehensive Issues in Pediatric Nursing found that 94 percent of students with Asperger Syndrome face torment from their peers. Indeed, some of their behaviors and characteristics that others see as "different" make many of these children easy targets for frequent and severe bullying. This book takes a frank look at the different types of bullying and what adults must do to curb bullying, helping prevent the often lifelong effects of this behavior on its victims. Practical strategies and solutions at the school, class and individual level are presented.
Download or read book Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adult Asperger Syndrome First Edition written by Valerie L. Gaus and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2007-08-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book has been replaced by Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Second Edition, ISBN 978-1-4625-3768-6.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Getting a Job for People with Asperger s Syndrome written by Barbara Bissonnette and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2012-11-15 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finding a job is a confusing and anxiety-provoking process for many individuals with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) who may not know what they are qualified to do and may struggle to communicate their value to employers. In this book, Asperger's employment expert Barbara Bissonnette describes exactly what it takes to get hired in the neurotypical workplace. Every aspect of finding employment is covered, from defining strengths and researching occupations, to marketing oneself and projecting confidence and enthusiasm in interviews. Job-hunters are taught how to develop a personal profile of their talents and skills, their ideal work environment, and important work criteria. They are then shown how to set realistic goals and develop an effective job search plan. There is detailed instruction on networking, including how to find contacts and what to say. A wealth of checklists, templates, sample scripts and written communications accompany the text. Upfront, engaging and highly practical, this will be an essential guide for individuals with AS entering the workforce for the first time, as well as experienced workers who have lost jobs or wish to change careers but are uncertain about how to find the best match for their abilities.
Download or read book Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM 5 written by American Psychiatric Association and published by American Psychiatric Publishing. This book was released on 2021-09-24 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Asperger s Syndrome Workplace Survival Guide written by Barbara Bissonnette and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2013-04-28 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The workplace can be a difficult environment for people with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) and this often impedes their ability to make use of particular skills and sustain meaningful and fulfilling employment. This is the definitive guide to surviving and thriving in the workplace for people with AS. It includes everything from realistic strategies for meeting employer expectations, to how to get along with your colleagues and work as part of a team, multitask and manage projects, and handle anxiety and effectively resolve problems. Common employment challenges are illustrated through examples from the author's extensive experience coaching individuals with AS at all job levels, from entry-level to manager and professional positions. The pragmatic recommendations in the book will benefit anyone with AS who is entering the workforce, as well as those who struggle to maintain employment, or who want to improve their performance and advance their careers.
Download or read book Social Skills for Teenagers and Adults with Asperger Syndrome written by Nancy J Patrick and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2008-09-15 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This resource provides practical strategies for helping teenagers and adults with Asperger Syndrome to navigate social skills, friendships and relationships at home and in the community. The author offers advice and useful strategies for tackling day-to-day problems such as visits to the dentist or the doctor, searching for a job, sorting out personal finances, going on vacation, and dealing with public transport, as well as more intimate topics such as dating and acquiring and maintaining friendships. The chapters are structured around real-life scenarios and the challenges they present, followed by step-by-step solutions and suggestions. A final section provides a set of practical self-help tools, which encourage the reader to note down answers to the questions posed and record personal reflections. This accessible guide will be essential reading for teenagers and adults with Asperger Syndrome and their families, teachers, therapists, counsellors, carers, social and health work professionals.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Asperger s Syndrome written by Tony Attwood and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2007 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to Asperger's syndrome describes what it is and how it is diagnosed, along with information on such topics as bullying, emotions, language, movement, cognitive ability, and long-term relationships.
Download or read book Asperger Syndrome and Adults Is Anyone Listening written by Karen Rodman and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2003-09-15 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This short book, a collection of essays and poems, looks at the loneliness, frustration and sadness experienced, not by the person with the syndrome, but by their partners, parents and other family members: it is they who have to cope with the absence of communication, affection and empathy expected from a reciprocal loving relationship.' - Irish Journal of Medical Science The difficulties faced by people with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) cannot be underestimated, but the emotional problems experienced by those who support them - partners, family and friends - are often over-looked. Focusing on what is referred to as the Cassandra phenomenon, where the neurotypical partner often needs more emotional guidance than the AS partner, this volume gathers together letters, thoughts and poems to give voice to the loneliness, frustration and love felt by many individuals who are close to one or more people with AS. Assembled by FAAAS Inc. (Families of Adults Afflicted with Asperger's Syndrome), a well-known support group specifically for family members, friends and loved ones of people with AS, this collection will provide the emotional support, insight and understanding needed to deal with the emotions that AS evokes within close relationships.
Download or read book An Introduction to Asperger s Syndrome written by Mark Blakey and published by . This book was released on 2015-09-08 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While some estimates place the prevalence of Asperger's Syndrome at 1 in 500, it's rare when we come across others with Asperger's and even rarer when we share what our life experience is like. For many there is little or no guidance on the journey of discovering one has Asperger's to fully dealing with all of its various aspects. Asperger's Syndrome comes with both positive and negative aspects and while some in life have managed to utilize the traits to be highly successful in their careers others have found life a struggle and have had difficulty finding there purpose.A paper published in The Lancet Psychiatry in June 2014, suggested that suicidal thoughts were ten times more likely in adults with Asperger's Syndrome than in the general population. This is a tragedy which is preventable with adequate support.I believe that everybody deserves the best opportunities and quality of life. I hope by writing this book one is able to understand the different aspects of the condition and get the support and solutions they need.Here's what the book covers:-Signs and symptoms-Getting a diagnosis-Dealing with the diagnosis-Aspects of Aspergers-Anxiety and depression-Solutions-Real life storieswww.Aspergerstestsite.com
Download or read book Asperger Syndrome and Sensory Issues written by Brenda Smith Myles and published by AAPC Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides realistic strategies and truly consolidates the variety of complex issues faced by parents in dealing with the symptoms of Asperger syndrome.
Download or read book The Asperger Social Guide written by Genevieve Edmonds and published by Paul Chapman Educational Publishing. This book was released on 2006-07-07 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Participation in 'activities' can be resented by the Asperger's syndrome (AS) community and the choice to learn and adopt neuro-typical behaviour should be offered as an option and in a respectful way. This volume is a self-help manual written by two AS adults who offer others the benefits of their experiences.
Download or read book Asperger s and Adulthood written by Blythe N. Grossberg and published by Althea Press. This book was released on 2017-04-12 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Download or read book ADHD and Asperger Syndrome in Smart Kids and Adults written by Thomas E. Brown and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-08-18 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ADHD and Asperger Syndrome in Smart Kids and Adults offers detailed examples of individuals who have above-average cognitive intelligence, but struggle with executive function impairments of ADHD and significant social-emotional impairments of Asperger syndrome. The book centers around twelve case studies of bright children, teens, and adults treated for both ADHD and Asperger syndrome. Each chapter describes diverse examples of their strengths and their difficulties and explains how these individuals can be helped with appropriate treatment to overcome their ADHD impairments and to improve their ability to understand and interact more effectively with others. Case examples are followed by updated, science-based descriptions of these disorders. Providing science-based information about ADHD and Asperger syndrome in clearly understandable, accessible language, this text is ideal for clinicians, educators, social workers, medical and mental health service providers, and parents of those struggling with such impairments. It also advocates for restoring the diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome to diagnostic manuals of the American Psychiatric Association and World Health Organization.
Download or read book Thriving in Adulthood with Asperger s Syndrome written by Craig Kendall and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author, Craig Kendall, is the father of a child with Asperger's syndrome. He has written several books on Asperger's syndrome and autism. In this book, Craig covers the issues that affect adults with Asperger's syndrome as well as those who love and support them. Chapter topics include: 1. Surviving the Social World: Making and Keeping Friends, Where and how to make friends as an adult / 2. Asperger's and Relationships: including relationship tips, dating, the "do's and don'ts" / 3. Loving Someone with Aspergers: Rekindling a failing relationship, Ideas for keeping the romance in your relationship, Keeping a marriage happy / 4. Employment and Adults with Asperger's: the interview, ten job interview tips, workplace issues, 8 issues to consider in selecting a job / 5. Services for Adults with Asperger's / How and when do I tell people I have Asperger's?: 4 reasons to disclose, 4 reasons NOT to disclose / 6. Self Advocacy: Learning to advocate for yourself / 7. How to Lead a Meaningful Life: Depression and anxiety, The search for meaning in adults with AS / 8. Getting an Asperger's Diagnosis as an Adult: Why to get a diagnosis, Resistance to or problems with getting a diagnosis, How to find a good therapist /9. Therapy Options: Common reasons adults refuse therapy, Overview of different types of therapy, psychotherapy, 3 information processing problems, Occupational Therapy (OT) /10. Nutrition and Eating Right: Supplements that can help your health, Diets, Seven reasons to avoid fast food
