The Asperger’s Answer Book

In a time when parents are overwhelmed with confusing—and often conflicting—information, The Asperger’s Answer Book provides them with clear and confident counsel. Written by an experienced child psychologist, The Asperger’s Answer Book covers such topics as:

-Is it autism or is it Asperger’s?
-Getting your child evaluated
-Emotional intelligence
-Routines and rituals
-Motor skills
-Sensory sensitivity
-Growing up with Asperger’s Syndrome

Written in an easy-to-read Q&A format, The Asperger’s Answer Book helps parents understand and accept their child’s illness and develop a plan for success.

Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1: The ABCs of Asperger’s Disorder
Chapter 2: Getting Your Child Evaluated
Chapter 3: Coexisting Disorders
Chapter 4: Social Skills
Chapter 5: Thinking Patterns
Chapter 6: Emotional Intelligence
Chapter 7: Special Interests, Routines, and Play
Chapter 8: Language, Motor Skills, and Sensory Sensitivity
Chapter 9: Succeeding in School
Chapter 10: Improving Behavior
Chapter 11: Self-Esteem
Chapter 12: Growing up with Asperger’s

Appendix A: The 5 Most Important Lists You Need
Appendix B: Section 504 Accommodations and Modifications
Appendix C: What Your AD Child Wants You to Know
Appendix D: Teacher Information List
Appendix E: Behavior Charts
Appendix F: Recommended Reading and Resources

By Susan Ashley, Ph.D.. ISBN: 1402208073. 320 pages. Published in 2006.