How to Be Yourself in a World That's Different - An Asperger Syndrome Study Guide for Adolescents

Informationen zum Autor Yuko Yoshida M.D. Klappentext This guide to AS is written for young readers diagnosed with AS and autism spectrum conditions. It highlights the positive aspects of autism spectrum conditions, such as diligence, fairness and a knack for unique ideas, but also acknowledges the challenges faced by young people with AS and, crucially, offers strategies for dealing with these. Zusammenfassung This guide to AS is written for young readers diagnosed with AS and autism spectrum conditions. It highlights the positive aspects of autism spectrum conditions! such as diligence! fairness and a knack for unique ideas! but also acknowledges the challenges faced by young people with AS and! crucially! offers strategies for dealing with these. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword by Lorna Wing. Acknowledgments. How to Use This Book. Part 1: Information. 1. Research Related to Asperger Syndrome. 2. Asperger Syndrome in Detail. 3. Temporary Mental Dysfunction. Part 2: Advice. 4. Special Strategies for Coping. 5. Hobbies - Five Major Trouble Spots. 6. Support and Understanding. A Message to the Reader - You Are a Wonderful and Caring Person! A Message to Support People. Recommended Reading. Appendix: Steps for Effective Time Management. References.

Product details

• Authors: Yuko Yoshida
• Assisted by: Lorna Wing (Editor), Esther Sanders (Translation)
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publications
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.11.2006
• EAN: 9781843105046
• ISBN: 978-1-84310-504-6
• No. of pages: 112
• Dimensions: 177 mm x 215 mm x 8 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books; Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools; Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works