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Author Barber-Wada, Karra.

Title Living your best life with Asperger's syndrome : how a young boy and his mother deal with the challenges and joys of being eleven, brilliant and socially absent / Karra Barber
Published London : Paul Chapman, 2006

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Description 1 online resource (vi, 119 pages)
Contents Cover; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Chapter 1 -- History; Chapter 2 -- Grade School; Chapter 3 -- Resources; Chapter 4 -- Borrowed Text; Chapter 5 -- Concrete Thinking; Chapter 6 -- Perspective Taking; Chapter 7 -- The Literal Child; Chapter 8 -- Thomas-isms; Chapter 0 -- Advocacy; Chapter 10 -- Final Thoughts; Epilogue; Appendix; References
Summary "Both parents and professionals need to read this book, and then other children with Asperger s syndrome will indeed live a better life"--Professor Tony Attwood. Effectively accommodating the social and academic needs of children on the autistic spectrum is an important task in every school. This practical guide describes how a young boy navigates his way through the social challenges that he faces every day, and provides a useful source of information about autistic spectrum disorders. Issues covered include: odiagnosis and recognizing the difference. oproviding support and understanding. oc
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (page 119)
Notes Print version record
Subject Barber, Thomas.
SUBJECT Barber, Thomas fast
Subject Asperger's syndrome -- Patients -- Family relationships
Asperger's syndrome in children.
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Children's Health.
Asperger's syndrome in children
Asperger's syndrome -- Patients -- Family relationships
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781848605640
1848605641
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9781446213216
1446213218