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A parent's guide to high-functioning autism spectrum disorder : how to meet the challenges and help your child thrive / Sally Ozonoff, Geraldine Dawson, James C. McPartland.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : The Guilford Press, [2015]Edition: Second editionDescription: xi, 308 pages ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781462517473
  • 1462517471
  • 9781462517954
  • 1462517951
Uniform titles:
  • Parent's guide to Asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism
Subject(s):
Contents:
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.
Summary: "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"-- Provided by publisher.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's 618.9285 O99 Checked out 06/26/2024 33111008918571
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's 618.9285 O99 Available 33111009262532
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Over 100,000 parents have found the facts they need about high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including Asperger syndrome, in this indispensable guide. Leading experts show how you can work with your child's unique impairments--and harness his or her capabilities. Vivid stories and real-world examples illustrate ways to help kids with ASD relate more comfortably to peers, learn the rules of appropriate behavior, and succeed in school. You'll learn how ASD is diagnosed and what treatments and educational supports really work. Updated with the latest research and resources, the second edition clearly explains the implications of the DSM-5 diagnostic changes.

"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"-- Provided by publisher.

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.

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