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Asperger's Syndrome: Intervening in Schools, Clinics, and Communities » (1st Edition)
Authors: Linda J. Baker (Editor), Lawrence A. Welkowitz
ISBN-13: 9780805845716, ISBN-10: 0805845712
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Taylor & Francis, Inc.
Date Published: January 2005
Edition: 1st Edition
Author Biography: Linda J. Baker
Book Synopsis
Asperger's Syndrome is a neurological condition characterized by severe difficulties with social communication. This guide for members of the helping professions summarizes current knowledge about working with people diagnosed with Asperger's from early childhood on. Thirteen contributions from psychologists, educators, and other practitioners address such topics as diagnosis, pharmacotherapy, sensory integration, and legal issues. The editors are affiliated with Keene State College. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Table of Contents
| 1 | Introduction : intervention as community building | 1 |
| Pt. I | Fundamental issues | |
| 2 | Theory of mind and Asperger's syndrome | 11 |
| 3 | Diagnosis | 43 |
| 4 | Pharmacotherapy | 63 |
| Pt. II | Children | |
| 5 | Cognitive assessment of preschool and elementary school students | 85 |
| 6 | Supporting elementary school students | 115 |
| Pt. III | Adolescents | |
| 7 | Counseling adolescents | 135 |
| 8 | Supporting middle and high school students | 155 |
| 9 | Supporting college students with Asperger's syndrome | 173 |
| Pt. IV | Complementary services | |
| 10 | Sensory integration | 191 |
| 11 | The language of social communication : running pragmatic groups in school and clinical settings | 217 |
| Pt. V | Special concerns | |
| 12 | Sexual relationships | 243 |
| 13 | Legal issues | 257 |
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