TY  - BOOK
AU  - Ozonoff,Sally
AU  - Dawson,Geraldine
AU  - McPartland,James C.
TI  - A parent's guide to high-functioning autism spectrum disorder: how to meet the challenges and help your child thrive 
SN  - 9781462517473
PY  - 2015///]
CY  - New York
PB  - The Guilford Press
KW  - Asperger's syndrome
KW  - Popular works
KW  - Autism spectrum disorders
KW  - Parents of autistic children
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-292) and index; Understanding High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder -- What Is High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder? -- The Diagnostic Process -- Causes of Autism Spectrum Disorder -- Treatments for High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder -- Living with High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder -- Channeling Your Child's Strengths: A Guiding Principle -- High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder at Home -- High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder at School -- The Social World of Children and Adolescents with High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder -- Looking Ahead: High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder in Late Adolescence and Adulthood -- Resources -- References
N2  - "Packed with real-life stories and everyday problem-solving ideas, this book has given many tens of thousands of parents the facts they need about high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including Asperger syndrome. The authors are leading experts who describe ways to work with these kids' unique impairments and capabilities so they can grow into happy, self-sufficient adults. Parents learn practical strategies for helping their son or daughter relate more comfortably to peers, learn the rules of appropriate behavior, and succeed in school. The book also discusses what scientists currently know about ASD and how it is diagnosed, as well as what treatments and educational supports have been shown to work. Updated with the latest research, resources, and clinical strategies, the second edition clearly explains the diagnostic changes in DSM-5"--
ER  -