Asperger's syndrome : a guide to helping your child thrive at home and at school /
Docter, Melinda.
Naqvi, Syed,M.D.
Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley,
c2010.
Includes index.
A mother's longing to understand her son -- Diagnostic challenges in Asperger's syndrome -- Comorbid disorders: isn't having just Asperger's syndrome enough? -- The parents' guide to recognizing and diagnosing Asperger's syndrome -- The next steps -- Repetitive thoughts and behaviors: when your child can't stop thinking about vacuums or similar objects -- Theory of mind: how to walk in my shoes -- ADHD and executive function: putting your thoughts in order -- Communication: the door to friendships, independence, and knowledge -- Anxiety and depression: worries and sadness -- Sensory needs or avoidance: itchy clothes, smelly foods, noisy rooms -- Behavior as communication: I will make you understand even if my words don't make sense -- Current and future research in neuroimaging.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Asperger's syndrome in children