Asperger Syndrome A Guide for Professionals and Families /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: DuCharme, Raymond W. (Editor), Gullotta, Thomas P. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Boston, MA : Springer US : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Edition: 2nd ed. 2013.
• Series: Issues in Children's and Families' Lives,
• Subjects: Philosophy (General).; Pediatrics.; Psychiatry.; Educational psychology.; Social work.; Developmental psychology.; Psychology.; Child and School Psychology.; Educational Psychology.; Social Work.
• Online Access: https://ezaccess.library.uitm.edu.my/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-7016-8

Since the first edition was published in 2003, an enormous amount of research into Asperger Syndrome (AS) and autism spectrum disorders has been conducted. New genetic and epigenetic theories, updated findings on viable therapies, and targeted skill-building programs provide a solid foundation of in...

Table of Contents:

• Preface; Thomas P. Gullotta
• Chapter 1: What We Know About Asperger Syndrome: Epidemiology and Etiology; Alexia Metz
• Chapter 2: Assessment and Diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome; Ruth Aspy, Barry G. Grossman
• Chapter 3: Counseling and Other Therapeutic Strategies for Children with AS and Their Families; Sherrie Sharp
• Chapter 4: Early Intervention for Children/Youth with Asperger Syndrome; Mary Baker-Ericzň
• Chapter 5: Building Social Skills Instruction for Children With Asperger Syndrome; Brenda Smith Myles, The Ziggurat Group
• Chapter 6: Evaluating Evidence-Based Instruction for Children with Asperger Syndrome; Raymond W. DuCharme
• Chapter 7: Comprehensive Education-Based Mental Health Services for Students Diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum; Raymond W. DuCharme, Kathleen A. McGrady, Jayantkumar K. Patel, Gualberto Ruaǫ
• Chapter 8: Living with AS: Real Issues, Practical Advice for Families with School-aged Children; Jennifer Blackwell.