Asperger Syndrome: An Owner's Manual: What You, Your Parents and Your Teachers Need to Know »

An Owner s Manual is an interactive workbook designed for young people grades 5 through 8 for use with guidance from a helping teacher or parent.  Astutely written to be understood by these particular adolescents, An Owner s Manual describes what Asperger syndrome is and how it can affect daily life. With the help of a trusted adult, the child completes a series of exercises related to learning style, sensory issues, emotions, relationships, and more, culminating in a written plan for each major area of his life that will serve as a constant guide and reinforcement. An Owner s Manual is designed to be used at different times throughout the child s life, including diagnosis and when problems arise. This unique workbook not only reassures the young person that the things he is struggling with can improve, but also empowers him by providing a chance to identify his needs and to participate in developing interventions and future planning.