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Getting to Grips with Asperger Syndrome

Understanding Adults on the Autism Spectrum

von: Carol Hagland
24,99 €
Verlag:	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format:	EPUB
Veröffentl.:	15.09.2009
ISBN/EAN:	9780857001979
Sprache:	englisch
Anzahl Seiten:	224

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Titelbeschreibung

Getting to Grips with Asperger Syndrome is a practical, problem-solving guide for those caring for or supporting an adult with Asperger Syndrome (AS). It will help them understand the condition and the difficulties it may cause, so that they can offer support in the most beneficial way. The book explains what AS is and why certain behaviours frequently occur: such as anxiety, fear of change and unusual sensitivities. Once behaviours and reactions are understood, many of the apparent problems become less troublesome, and difficulties can be avoided or easily-resolved. Practical strategies are offered to combat problems that may arise, and common issues that specifically occur with individuals diagnosed later in life are addressed. Easy-to-read and accessible, this book is a useful reference for friends and family of individuals with AS, as well as health and social care staff and students, whatever the level of training and experience.

Titelkurzbeschreibung

This is a guide for those caring for or supporting an adult with AS. It will help them understand the condition and the difficulties it may cause so that they can offer support. Practical strategies are offered to combat problems that may arise, and common issues that specifically occur with individuals diagnosed later in life are addressed.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction. 1. What is Asperger Syndrome? 2. Differential Diagnosis. 3. Memory, Attention and Understanding. 4. Practical Difficulties and Everyday Tasks. 5. Language and Conversation. 6. Social Rules and Relationships. 7. Problem-solving and Coping with Change. 8. Coping with Anxiety and Other Emotions. 9. Obsessional Interests and Other Common Characteristics. 10. Needs and Service Development. Further Reading. Index

Werbetext Überschrift

A problem-solving guide for anyone caring for or supporting an adult with AS

Autorenportrait

Carol Hagland worked as a chartered clinical psychologist in the NHS for over thirty years - the last ten being in the field of learning disabilities. During that time she developed a particular interest in Asperger Syndrome, and worked with many clients and their families or carers, providing diagnoses, counselling and advice about care and support.