List Books » Asperger Syndrome in Young Children: A Developmental Approach for Parents and Professionals
Authors: Laurie Leventhal-Belfer, Cassandra Coe
ISBN-13: 9781843107484, ISBN-10: 1843107481
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Kingsley, Jessica Publishers
Date Published: January 2004
Edition: (Non-applicable)
This landmark book focuses on how AS presents in pre-school children. An essential guide for parents coming to terms with their child's AS diagnosis and for the professionals who work with this age group, it is unique in answering pressing questions specific to younger children. How can parents help their AS child to develop speech and language? What help is available at school and home? When, if at all, should a child be informed about AS? Including a useful summary of early childhood development stages, Leventhal-Belfer and Coe provide a diagnostic model based on assessment of the child in contrast to 'neurotypical' children, considering relationships at home, in school or in care. Their book shows how to develop tailored early intervention strategies and to assist parents, teachers and mental health professionals in making informed decisions to nurture the development of AS children.
Acknowledgments | 7 | |
Preface | 9 | |
Ch. 1 | The World of the Young Child | 17 |
Ch. 2 | The World of the Young Child with Asperger's Syndrome | 32 |
Ch. 3 | The Diagnosis | 53 |
Ch. 4 | The Many Faces of Young Children with Asperger's Syndrome | 81 |
Ch. 5 | The Parent's Journey | 105 |
Ch. 6 | Paths of Intervention: From Traditional to Alternative | 131 |
Ch. 7 | Parent-Child Therapy: An Intervention for Building Relationships | 144 |
Ch. 8 | Building Connections with Peers: Therapeutic Groups | 160 |
Ch. 9 | Enhancing Relationships through Speech and Language Intervention | 190 |
Ch. 10 | Building Connections through Sensory and Motor Pathways: Occupational Therapy | 211 |
Ch. 11 | Building Connections with the Child's School | 238 |
Ch. 12 | The Ongoing Journey | 262 |
App. I | Diagnostic Criteria | 270 |
App. II | Behavioral Strategies Chart for Group Settings | 274 |
App. III | Eligibility Criteria for Special Education Services in the United States | 280 |
App. IV | Asperger's Syndrome Web Sites | 284 |
The Contributors | 285 | |
References | 286 | |
Subject Index | 296 | |
Author Index | 301 |