Asperger syndrome [electronic resource] :a guide for professionals and families / Raymond W. DuCharme, Thomas P. Gullotta, editors ; research assistance by Jessica M. Ramos.
By: DuCharme, Raymond W.
Contributor(s): Gullotta, Thomas P | Ramos, Jessica M | ProQuest (Firm).
Series: Issues in children's and families' lives.Publisher: Springer : New York, NY, 2013Edition: 2nd ed.Description: xiii, 212 p. : ill. (some col.).Subject(s): ASPERGER SYNDROME
| PARENT GUIDES | PROFESSIONALS GUIDESGenre/Form: Electronic books.Online resources: Read this eBook Summary: "The Second Edition of Asperger Syndrome synthesizes the current state of the field, beginning with the controversy over the proposed linking of the condition with autism in the DSM-5. This comprehensive guide gives readers a deeper understanding of the disorder, detailing the effective strategies and therapies available to improve the lives of young people with AS and ensure their successful transition from childhood to adolescence to adulthood. Focusing on core deficit and treatment areas, expert contributors analyze the evidence base on behavioral and pharmacological interventions as well as educational strategies geared toward bolstering cognitive and social skills. In addition to epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, and assessment, this volume offers the most current information on:
Counseling and other therapeutic strategies for children with AS and their families.
Early intervention for children and youth with AS.
Social skills instruction for children with AS.
Evaluating evidence-based instruction for children with AS.
Comprehensive education-based mental health services for students diagnosed on the autism spectrum.
Practical advice for families, from a parent of a child with AS.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
"The Second Edition of Asperger Syndrome synthesizes the current state of the field, beginning with the controversy over the proposed linking of the condition with autism in the DSM-5. This comprehensive guide gives readers a deeper understanding of the disorder, detailing the effective strategies and therapies available to improve the lives of young people with AS and ensure their successful transition from childhood to adolescence to adulthood. Focusing on core deficit and treatment areas, expert contributors analyze the evidence base on behavioral and pharmacological interventions as well as educational strategies geared toward bolstering cognitive and social skills. In addition to epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, and assessment, this volume offers the most current information on:
Counseling and other therapeutic strategies for children with AS and their families.
Early intervention for children and youth with AS.
Social skills instruction for children with AS.
Evaluating evidence-based instruction for children with AS.
Comprehensive education-based mental health services for students diagnosed on the autism spectrum.
Practical advice for families, from a parent of a child with AS.
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.
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