An intimate, engaging, and insightful guide to coping with Asperger's-from one of the condition's most passionate advocates. Michael John Carley was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at thirty-six-when his young son received the same diagnosis. This fascinating book reveals his personal experience with the confusion and trauma associated with this condition-and offers insights into living an independent and productive life. Now the Executive Director of the world's largest Asperger's oranization, Carley helps readers in such areas as: - Social interactions - Nurturing interests - Whom to confide in-and how - Dealing with family and loved ones - Finding work that suits your strengths and talents

This book, written by an autistic person for people with autism and related disorders, carers, and the professionals who work with them, is a practical handbook to understanding, living with and working with autism. It shows clearly how the behaviours associated with autism can have a range of different causes.

Children and young people with diagnoses such as high functioning autism, Asperger syndrome, PDD-NOS or nonverbal learning disabilities often have difficulty with `social-cognition': communicating effectively and solving personal problems. For such students, these are skills that cannot just be absorbed from experience but need to be taught. In her accessible book Michelle Garcia Winner offers teaching techniques to help students identify and overcome their weaknesses, leading to the acquisition of skills such as initiating conversations or activities; listening and attending; understanding abstract language; taking others' perspectives; seeing the big picture and using humour. She demonstrates how to break down these skills into manageable concepts and suggests methods of teaching them so that the student can truly understand not just what to do but also why. Clearly written and easily readable, the book contains many photocopiable worksheets for teachers' use, and will be indispensable to educators and therapists working with young people with social-cognitive deficits.

This is the first book focused on providing Irish parents and early years, primary, post-primary and special school teachers with effective strategies for supporting children with autism spectrum difference. It rejects «disorder» in favour of «difference», emphasising the importance of a child-centred approach and the dangers of overgeneralising.

Explains how a person with Asperger's syndrome experiences the world and how their thinking is different from the neurotypical.

"Learn Everything Important About Aspergers and Autism Spectrum Disorders, to Help Your Love Ones Cope and Manage Asperger's Syndrome" If you or someone you know has Asperger's syndrome, then this is the perfect guide for you! In this book, you will learn everything you need to know about Asperger's syndrome and even Autism spectrum disorders. This guide will teach you about the different symptoms and behaviors associated with Asperger's syndrome, as well as how to manage and cope with them. You will also learn about the different treatment options available, and how to choose the right one for you or your loved one. In this book you'll learn about: Diagnosing Asperger's syndrome Adolescence Non-drug treatments Asperger's vs. Autism Special Education school General communication Body Language Establishing connections Art therapy Social interaction Toys that can help Adults with Asperger's Syndrome Affection and love Young adults with Asperger's syndrome and High-functioning Autism in romantic relationships Relationship improvement strategies Depression and anxiety are prevalent When should you see a doctor? Autism Spectrum Disorders Communication breakdowns Is Autism a hereditary disorder? Autism Levels 10 signs of High-functioning Autism How do you get a Diagnosis? Information processing Asperger's syndrome causes and risk factors Less severe symptoms of Asperger's Gender effect The Influence of Intelligence Quotient IQ Performance IQ Verbal IQ Asperger syndrome Cognitive markers And so much more... Grab your copy today!

We all know people popularly described as "on the spectrum" - people who have Aspergers Syndrome. In this memoir, David vividly and clearly describes what that means: in the home, in schoolyards, in classrooms, in the work place and in a love relationship. And the reader learns from the inside out. -Susan Bergman

Russell Lehmann possesses an extraordinary view of life seen from the eyes of a youth living with autism. He shares this view through narrative essays punctuated with powerful poetry.

`The author enables parents and professionals to see inside an Asperger mind. Interwoven into the text is some sound advice about the best ways of helping individuals with the syndrome. This includes some helpful 'recommendations for teaching' Asperger students, with an attached list of 'things teachers should know'. Throughout, there are poignant reminders of the author's vulnerability and the cruelty of some of her acquaintances'- British Journal of Learning for Support `This book will be relevant to teachers, those working within FE and HE and professionals working in the field of mental health' - Educational Psychology in Practice `This book is easy to read and one to recommend to colleagues, parents and possibly some young people with Asperger's Syndrome' - Support for Learning `Nita's personal account of living with Asperger's Syndrome is an enlightening read. Each chapter gives a revealing insight into her personal experience and challenges of day-to-day life - Contact a Family This book is a fascinating account of Nita Jackson's experience of Aspergers Syndrome. If you have already read Clare Sainsbury's Martian in the Playground, don't expect a similar publication. Nita offers a personal account of her unique world: " is she size 10 or 16? " where does she come from? " will she be up or down today? The book contains personal descriptions of how Aspergers Syndrome affects the author's day-to-day life and the people around her. Nita shows off her intensely creative talent in her poetry and diary entries, which are used throughout the book. At times, this is an uncomfortable read. However, it is an essential text if you want to understand how the world looks from Nita's perspective.