A Parent's Guide to Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism: How to Meet the Challenges and Help Your Child Thrive
Among various autistic spectrum disorders (ASD), Asperger  syndrome and high-functioning autism (AS-HFA) are similar  diagnoses. Representing a majority of ASD cases, these two  diagnoses are used interchangeably, and Ozonoff (M.I.N.D. Inst.)  and her coauthors rightfully make little distinction between  them. In Part 1 of this book, the authors cover definitions,  diagnosis, causes, and treatments of AS-HFA, while Part 2  considers living with AS-HFA, channeling a child's strengths,  and dealing with home, school, and the social world and life as  an adult with AS-HFA. Throughout, readers will find excellent  examples and solutions to basic problems; also included are  numerous instances of older children who went beyond basic  communication issues to social situations such as dating,  school, living on their own, and employment. Most books on  AS-HFA focus on early intervention and basic skills, but this  book offers help for older children and adults as well, making  it very valuable. Strongly recommended for public libraries and  academic libraries with autism or education collections. Corey  Seeman, Univ. of Toledo Libs., OHCopyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.