Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide to Helping Your Child Thrive at Home and at School
How to help a child with Asperger's syndrome grow and prosperIf you are raising a child with Asperger's syndrome, it can be a real challenge to find answers to your questions and to follow the latest research developments while also trying to keep pace with day-to-day changes in the growth and behavior of your child. This book comes to the rescue by combining the latest medical information and interventions with clear-cut strategies to help your son or daughter at home and at school, from learning how to play with other kids to following a teacher's instructions. Written by a medical doctor and by an educator who has a son with Asperger's, it gives you:A parent's guide to diagnosis, plus information on school options, the Individual Educational Plan (IEP), and assessmentsThe most up-to-date scientific data on Asperger's syndrome, including the latest neuroimaging researchThe pros and cons of available medical treatments, complementary therapies, and early intervention strategiesPractical strategies for shaping social interactions, coping with repetitive thoughts and behavior, addressing sensory needs or avoidance, and encouraging interests without enabling obsessions