Asperger Syndrome: A Guide for Professionals and Families

Author:   Ray DuCharme ,  Thomas P. Gullotta
Publisher:   Springer Science+Business Media
Edition:   2004 ed.
Volume:   v. 3
ISBN:  

9780306478673


Pages:   248
Publication Date:   31 October 2003
Format:   Hardback
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-The book integrates the latest evidence-based research from leading scholars with personal practical advice from a mother whose adolescent has Asperger Syndrome and from a young man who has Asperger Syndrome. -Written by professionals, one of whom is also a parent of a child with Asperger's. -Lifespan approach from early childhood to adulthood -Contains both research content as well as practical, first-hand advice with chapters written by parents, as well as a first-hand account of growing up with Aspergers.

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Author:   Ray DuCharme ,  Thomas P. Gullotta
Publisher:   Springer Science+Business Media
Imprint:   Plenum Publishing Co.,N.Y.
Edition:   2004 ed.
Volume:   v. 3
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   1.180kg
ISBN:  

9780306478673


ISBN 10:   0306478676
Pages:   248
Publication Date:   31 October 2003
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. What is Asperger Syndrome? Raymond W. DuCharme and Kathleen A. McGrady. 2. Social Skills Instruction for Children with Asperger Syndrome Brenda Smith Myles. 3. Evidence-Based Instruction for Children with Asperger Syndrome Raymond W. DuCharme. 4. Counseling and Other Therapeutic Strategies for Children with Asperger Syndrome and Their Families Ann Wagner and Kathleen A. McGrady. 5. Identifying and Preventing the Risks for Victimization of Children with Asperger Syndrome Liza Little. 6. Transition Support for Learners with Asperger Syndrome: Toward Successful Adulthood Peter F. Gerhardt. 7. Living with Asperger Syndrome: Real Issues, Practical Advice for Families and Helping Professionals Sherry Moyer and Sheryl Breetz. 8. My Life with Asperger Syndrome Stephen Shore. About the Editors. About the Contributors. Series Mission. University Advisory Committee. National Advisory Committee. Index.

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Raymond W. DuCharme is founder and director of The Learning Clinic, Inc., a private nonprofit education and treatment program for children and adolescents. He is a national consultant and author of numerous papers and articles on the subjects of treating and educating students with Autistic spectrum disorders and associated comorbid conditions. Thomas P. Gullotta is Chief Executive Officer of Child and Family Agnecy of Southeastern Connecticut and is a member of the psychology and education departments at Eastern Connecticut State University. He is coeditor of The Encyclopedia of Primary Prevention and Health Promotion and editor emeritus of the Journal of Primary Prevention.

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