Download or read book Understanding Sam and Asperger Syndrome written by Clarabelle Van Niekerk and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A third-person past-tense narrative tells the story of Sam, a boy with Asperger Syndrome. Positive qualities are listed first: "Sam loved to giggle...;. Sam was a happy boy." Next come some of his challenges: he is afraid of loud noises, he has trouble making friends, and he does not like change. When he leaves the house at night, walking all the way to the local fairgrounds because he loved the Ferris wheel so much, his parents know that something must be done. They take him for a check-up and receive the diagnosis. The doctors and therapists give them some suggestions for helping their son at home and at school. The book concludes with Sam playing the cello at a school concert. Because of the interesting story line, the positive approach, and the notion that others can learn to help Sam instead of expecting him to change, this is an excellent introduction to the topic. The pictures are bright and lively, showing mostly happy faces. The book concludes with 10 helpful tips to remember when a friend or a classmate has Asperger's. A useful introduction for both children and adults.-- Age: 4 - 8

Download or read book Asperger Awareness written by Stephen Plowright and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010-12-23 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you are a manager of technical people, you will already have an intuitive understanding that many of your personnel have natural traits and abilities in common that help to make them good at what they do. In many technical teams, around half of the workers will score significantly higher than average on an Asperger test. This book explains the benefits of understanding Asperger traits. Distilled to the relevant and concise facts, this manual is easily read and absorbed by busy managers. It is also useful for technical people who want to better understand their own traits and abilities, and also their rights in the workplace. For those interested in further reading, books are suggested at the end of each chapter.

Download or read book Asperger s What Does It Mean to Me written by Catherine Faherty and published by Future Horizons. This book was released on 2000 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for children with high-functioning autism or Asperger's Syndrome, this workbook offers an approach for the child to learn more about himself. Faherty asks the child to react to various subjects, offering alternatives for the child to select. Features a special binding to allow photocopying.

Download or read book Understanding Asperger Syndrome A Comprehensive Treatise on Medical Neurobiological and Holistic Perspectives written by Dr. Spineanu Eugenia and published by Dr. Spineanu Eugenia. This book was released on 2024-10-28 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Curious about the complexities of Asperger Syndrome and how it shapes unique experiences in social interaction, communication, and cognition? This insightful guide to Asperger Syndrome offers readers a thorough understanding, from diagnostic history to the latest in neurobiological research. Key Features: DETAILED HISTORICAL CONTEXT: Uncover Asperger Syndrome's evolution from initial discovery to modern-day perspectives. COMPREHENSIVE DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA: Break down the intricacies of criteria used for identifying Asperger Syndrome. EPIDEMIOLOGY AND DEMOGRAPHICS: Explore global prevalence and the gender, age, and cultural factors that influence it. IN-DEPTH CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS: Navigate the behavioral, sensory, and cognitive patterns that define Asperger Syndrome. INSIGHTFUL INTERVENTION STRATEGIES: Discover targeted support options and interventions that foster understanding and inclusivity. This book serves as a valuable resource for parents, educators, and healthcare professionals, combining clinical insights with practical strategies to support individuals with Asperger Syndrome effectively.

Download or read book Autism and Asperger Syndrome written by Uta Frith and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1991-10-17 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this volume several of the major experts in the field discuss the diagnostic criteria of Asperger syndrome.

Download or read book Asperger Syndrome and Psychotherapy written by Paula Jacobsen and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2003 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jacobsen demonstrates how to interpret classic analytic and psychodynamic theories in relation to people with AS and explains how revised theories of mind, executive functioning and central coherence have helped provide new concepts and language with which to properly articulate the experiences of those with AS.

Download or read book Asperger Syndrome written by Viktoria Lyons and published by Nova Publishers. This book was released on 2005 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alfred Kinsey, world famous American sexologist whose life is portrayed in the 2005 movie Kinsey had it. Stanley Kubrick, one of the most important and influential filmmakers of the last century and director of cinematic masterpieces such as Clockwork Orange, Lolita, and 2001 - Space Odyssey, fits the diagnosis. Undoubtedly, Patricia Highsmith, renowned writer of crime fiction, particularly the Ripley novels suffered from it. Likewise, Charles Darwin, one of the most influential and revolutionary scientist of all times as well as Bertrand Russell, foremost philosopher and mathematician of the 20th century meet diagnostic criteria for Asperger syndrome. Other less well known personalities such as the Swiss writer Robert Walser, Joy Adamson famous for her work with animals in Africa, the controversial British politician Enoch Powell, the gifted mathematician Kurt Godel and the American child prodigy William James Sidis are also linked to the condition. Asperger syndrome is a neuropsychiatric condition, a lifelong and pervasive developmental disorder, which sometimes is associated with high intelligence and creativity. very little emphasis on special strengths or talents. Some individuals with Asperger Syndrome are extremely successful in their area of expertise and lead fulfilling lives despite or because of their condition while others are considered failures and life for them is an endless struggle on the margins of society. For some, Asperger syndrome appears to be a gift, for others a curse. In order to address this issue, the authors analyse the life histories of ten historical and contemporary figures from the world of literature, film, politics, science, philosophy and mathematics who had Asperger syndrome, against the backdrop of neuropsychological theories of autism/Asperger syndrome, latest neurobiological research data and current interpretation of special gifts and assets. They also advance a new hypothesis of Asperger syndrome as a disorder of the social self based on right hemisphere dysfunction, and demonstrate that the impact of the disorder on the development of the Self of each individual manifests itself in very distinct ways.

Download or read book All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome written by Kathy Hoopmann and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Touching, humorous and insightful, this book evokes the joys and challenges of raising a child who is different. It leaves the reader with a sense of the dignity, individuality and potential of people with Asperger Syndrome"--Jacket.

Download or read book Understanding Autism For Dummies written by Stephen Shore and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Friendly, accessible guidance for parents of autistic children and people caring for autistic adults Autism affects more than 1 million children and adults in the United States, and parents may be confused by the behavior of autistic children. This book provides help-and hope-by explaining the differences between various types of autism and delivering the lowdown on behavioral, educational, medical, other interventions. Featuring inspiring autism success stories as well as a list of organizations where people who support those with autism can go for additional help, it offers practical advice on how to educate children as well as insights on helping people with autism use their strengths to maximize their potential in life. Stephen Shore, EdD (Brookline MA), serves on the board for several autism spectrum-related organizations and he has written Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome (1-931282-00-5) and edited Ask and Tell: Self Advocacy and Disclosure For People on the Autism Spectrum (1-931282-58-7). Linda G. Rastelli (Middletown, NJ) is a veteran journalist who specializes in health and business. Temple Grandin, PhD (Fort Collins, CO) is the author of the bestselling Thinking in Pictures (0-679-77289-8) and Emergence: Labeled Autistic (0-446-67182-7).

Download or read book Unwrapping The Mysteries Of Asperger s written by Kristi Hubbard and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2010-04-02 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Woven around her first person experiences and scholarly references, is insight on many of the questions and concerns females with AS surely experience at some point in their life...lovely time spent with a friend...a teaching tool for women and their supporters...a read everyone can enjoy on a number of levels. - from the foreword Kristi Hubbard gives summaries of over a decade of intensive research on autism spectrum conditions. She offers insight, advice, encouragement, understanding, solutions and suggestions for girls and women with Asperger's. She found out she had Asperger's Syndrome when she was in graduate school and shares her challenging experiences growing up and in adulthood. She offers insight with her experiences helping children who have autism, and sets forth her search for the truth of what Asperger's really is, where it came from and the discovery of methods to have a happy, joyful and successful life. She also offers insight for caregivers, teachers and any other professional or family member to better understand and help girls with Asperger's. Read this book to learn: · Sex differences in Asperger's · Early signs detecting Asperger's · Insight on more than 21 Asperger's traits · How to overcome sensory issues · How to overcome social difficulties · Tips on making friends and keeping them · Solutions on more than 26 common life issues · Methods to have a happier family life living with Asperger's · Better understanding of the meaning and purpose in life · Numerous helpful resources for those with Asperger's · How to prevent or decrease the chances of your child from developing Autism

Download or read book Understanding the Nature of Autism and Asperger s Disorder written by Edward R Ritvo and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2005-11-24 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edward R. Ritvo md is an internationally recognized medical expert, researcher and pioneer in the field of autism and Asperger's disorder and co-author of the official diagnostic criteria in the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). Much of what is known about these disorders today is based on his painstaking research and groundbreaking discoveries. In this book he shares his forty years' experience and opens his extensive UCLA casebook to the reader. Understanding the Nature of Autism and Asperger's Disorder is 'a consultation with Prof. Ritvo' - a thoroughly accessible introduction for professionals, families, spouses and individuals with autism and Asperger's Disorder. Prof. Ritvo traces the historical development of understanding about autism and Asperger's Disorder, from the centuries of misdiagnoses and the first recognition of the characteristics of the disorders to his own highly-regarded methods for making a diagnosis. Drawing on case histories from forty years' of clinical practice, he explains their basic nature, what the causes are, what is different in the brain, treatments that work (and those that don't), what a child with a diagnosis might be like when he or she grows up, and what future research may hold. This book will be an absolute must-read for anyone with an interest in autism and Asperger's Disorder, whether a practitioner, a parent, a student, or an affected individual.

Download or read book Understanding Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism written by Gary B. Mesibov and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2001-08-31 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume, the first in the series, explores the high-functioning group of people within the spectrum of autism disorders. It is the culmination of over a decade of clinical work and research, including the most current information available about this group. Written in a style that is accessible to both seasoned clinicians and concerned lay persons, this volume is a unique resource.

Download or read book Educating and Supporting Girls with Asperger s and Autism written by Victoria Honeybourne and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-05 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This resource is designed to support education and health professionals to better understand how autism (including Asperger's syndrome) can present in girls; explaining the various difficulties and disadvantages that girls on the autism spectrum can face in educational settings. As well as providing background information and theory, the resource offers practical strategies for working with girls with autism spectrum conditions. The resource contains a broad range of worksheets and activities on key issues: self-awareness; preparing for school life; learning; wider school life; preparing for employment; and preparing for further study. Key Features: illustrated throughout with real-life quotes and case studies guidance on best practice when working with girls with autism spectrum conditions activities and resources for young females on the autism spectrum to support them in developing self-awareness, coping strategies and learning skills.

Download or read book I Have Asperger s written by Erin Clemens and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-03-13 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My name is Erin Clemens. I'm 24 years old, and I want to help others understand what my life is like living with Asperger's Syndrome. My hope is that people can learn from what I have been through, and apply it to what may help someone they know on the spectrum. To me, autism isn't a death sentence. It's just a different lifestyle. The views expressed are my own.

Download or read book Isaac and His Amazing Asperger Superpowers written by Melanie Walsh and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2016-03-22 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A little boy with Asperger's syndrome celebrates his differences while explaining how he often has more energy than other kids, has very acute senses, and says things that may be blunt but are never intended to be mean.

Download or read book Aspertools written by Harold Reitman and published by Health Communications, Inc.. This book was released on 2015-04-07 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In Aspertools you will discover everything you need to understand your loved one, student, co-worker, or friend, whose brain might be 'a little different.' This is the first book to offer simple tools, action plans, and resources to deal with neurodiverse conditions such as Asperger's or any of the other neurological, psychological, or learning disability labels applied to individuals"--Provided by publisher.

Download or read book Asperger Syndrome the Universe and Everything written by Kenneth Hall and published by Jessica Kingsley Pub. This book was released on 2001 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kenneth Hall was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at the age of eight. Here he describes some of the inner experiences and perceptions of autism in childhood. He has a warm and positive attitude which other children will find inspiring. Insights, struggles and joys are recounted vividly in a frank and humorous way.